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Old 19-02-2007, 01:22 PM
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Image Scale Comparison - 10"+ToUcam v 12"+DMK

Hi guys

Very interesting comparison here, showing the image scale obtained in my old imaging rig (with Jupiter last year) versus the new.

It's not really a true comparison of image scale of the 10" versus the 12", because in the image with the 10", I was using the ToUcam - whereas with the 12", I'm using the DMK - which has the added extension of the filter wheel, making the 5x powermate act like a 6x or 6.5x.

So while it's not a 10" v 12" comparison, it's still showing the image scale I got with Jupiter last year, compared to the same stage in the apparition this year (35.1" diameter).

Quite a big increase in scale, and i'm looking forward to when Jupiter is over 45"!

I'll do a similar comparison with Saturn in the next few days, where both were taken with the DMK + 5x powermate - so only the scope has changed.
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Old 19-02-2007, 01:27 PM
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Thanks Mike

Very interesting.

Significant size diff, but it's how it translates to the detail on the planet's surface which is the truly significant and telling aspect IMO.

I reckon the fact you're already pulling in great detail on Ganymede speaks volumes.

How exciting!
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Old 19-02-2007, 04:06 PM
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remind me not to stand next to you in the showers, that is huge!!!!

i am officially feeling inadequate!!!

selling my gear and off to buy a dick smith 2" scope!
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