Rare Iapetus transit

[cometcatcher]

I missed the shadow transit but I did get a ring transit with Iapetus. It's just barely visible as a dot on the rings to the right. I also made a video time lapse on Astrobin.

Skywatcher 12" F5 Newtonian, Svbony SV305.

Astrobin ---> https://astrob.in/7pr1xp/0/

[Saturnine]

That is a very cool catch, where did you find out about the transit.

[Dave882]

Fantastic capture Kevin. Video on astrobin is spectacular too!
Bummed I missed it!!

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Jeff. I read about it on Cloudy Nights forum.



Thanks Dave. There is another in December 23 but it's not well placed (low in the west).

[multiweb]

Love the animation. :eyepop: Tops. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[rustigsmed]

Wow that's fantastic congrats on that one Kevin

[Averton]

Excellent capture Kevin. The video is really great :thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Excellent work, that animation is awe inspiring, it makes me feel like I'm on approach to Saturn, looking out of my capsule window.:thumbsup::)

Cheers

Dennis

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Marc, Russell, P and C and Dennis.

[MortonH]

Fantastic capture. The animation is very cool.

[Quark]

Most excellent work Kevin and just how good is the animation, TOP STUFF!!!!!

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Morton and Trevor. I wasn't sure what speed to make it at.

[Anth10]

Kevin,
Inspiring image- the video animation is mesmerising stuff. Very cool.
Excited to get out there soon as planet season is upon us.
Anthony

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Anthony. It's still 11pm before Saturn gets above 60 degrees here. And I like to only shoot above 60 if I can. ;)

[TareqPhoto]

Kevin, i am really still amazed at/about how you managed to put that scope 12" on NEQ6 mount, even with 10" on AZ-EQ6/EQ6RPro people aren't recommending.

[eddyxu]

Excellent shot Kevin. The phote is really great

[AdamJL]

Awesome work. What a terrific gif as well.

[EpickCrom]

Excellent work Kevin!