yeah, I've got to say, despite a lot of people saying that tracking/imaging a planet with a dob is tricky/frustrating, I find it to be fun.. especially after maybe 40 minutes of getting it only in frame for a second at a time, then you get the alignment just right...That 12 seconds or so when jupiter is floating through the center of frame is exhilarating! more so when the focus is nailed and you can see finer detail even during capture.
And besides, I figure if I get the basics down pat now and can capture a good image with the dob, when I get that EQ6 its going to make life that much easier..
Whilst on the topic of capturing a good image... I processed another of the clips from last night, this one was taken perhaps 10 - 15 minutes after the initial "pimple" of Io image... and in my opinion, is actually a bit better, both in detail, and the fact that its no longer a pimple on jupiter.
Thats my novel.. Hope you've enjoyed the read
