2nd May Jupiter

[Lester]

Hi all,

I captured this image of Jupiter and Europa shadow this morning in 5/10 seeing with some very steady moments that were dominated by turbulance due to a gentle breeze comming off of the land.

This image was captured with 2x Meade ED barlow, that to my surprise produced a larger image than the new Bintel 2.5x barlow that I tried for the first time.

[matt]

Nice one Lester. Still got some detail showing through and the colour balance looks very nice.

I think you're being generous with your estimate of the seeing conditions, though;)

[iceman]

Nice work Lester, looks about right to me. Small round shadow and some white spots still visible - i'd probably rate it 5-6/10.

Though I haven't seen over 5/10 all year :) Except for this morning, I hope. I have an image from about the same time waiting to be processed.

[matt]

Don't sweat it, Mike.

I was just having a bit of fun with Lester re: the seeing. But thanks for your opinion.:)

[iceman]

Who's sweating? :shrug:

Thanks for clarifying though :)

[gregbradley]

Nice image Lester.

Greg.

[Lester]

Thanks Matt, Mike and Greg for your comments.

regarding seeing, Matt; I am still getting a grip on anythning above 4/10. The seeing is really just an average estimate, with some below and some above.

Looking forward to seeing your image Mike.

[Quark]

Hi Lester,
Nice image considering the seeing. You should get a better go at it now that the crook weather seems to be dissipating.

Lester, is that the model 140 2x?

I have had the model 140 for about 15 yrs and am also most pleased with it's performance although all of my current work is with a Bintel 3x, think I might have to save up for a 4x Powermate.

Keep up the good work, look forward to seeing more.
PS: Do you have the DMK yet?

Regards
Trevor

[Lester]

Hi Trevor and thanks for your comments. I don't think mine is a 140; it is only 4 years old.

Yes got a DMK, but as its not USB, I am told it may not be compatable with PHD guiding program. I got the firewire DMK because it was old stock purchased when the Aussie dollar was very high.

So I may be returning it for a USB type DMK.

[Kevnool]

Nice detail in that image Lester.
Top stuff.
Cheers Kev.