Ghost of Jupiter

videoguy · #1 22-12-2005, 10:28 AM

Hi all

Haven't actually submitted a DSO pic before but took this quick image on the 20th of NGC3242 Ghost of Jupiter with Mintron integrating video camera and RGB filters. The Moon was up at the time and the subject low in the east but certainly bright enough to achieve a result.

atalas · #2 22-12-2005, 10:35 AM

Awesome shot Steve ! some of these PN are mind blowing ,to think that this is the end of the stars life .

thanks for sharing !

ving (David) · #3 22-12-2005, 10:42 AM

the end?

great shot steve, much better than my ghost of jupiter... but then it'd wanna be

Soldant · #4 22-12-2005, 10:50 AM

Awesome shot!
I still haven't actually observed a PN yet.

videoguy · #5 22-12-2005, 10:53 AM

Thanks guys. Ving..I'm interested to see another pic of this PN..what is the thread link to yours and any others here if you know where they are?

ving (David) · #6 22-12-2005, 11:11 AM

trust me steve, you are interested in seeing my ghost of jupiter. i have posted it here... somwhere. I vaguely remember one reply to the thread being "nah! your pulling my leg" or something along that line.
heres the specs: 8" dob (no tracking) afocal thru a 9mm GS EP with a sony dscp31 2mp camera. iso400 1.6 second exposure (cause thats all it'll do).
but just cause you requested it here it is in all its glory...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tofjupiter.jpg

rumples riot · #7 22-12-2005, 11:28 AM

Nice image. Did not know the Minatron was capable of this. Excellent stuff.

astronut (John) · #8 22-12-2005, 11:42 AM

Top shot, Steve

Itchy · #9 22-12-2005, 11:45 AM

Nice Work

Well Done

iceman (Mike) · #10 22-12-2005, 11:55 AM

Well done Steve, I thought I was in the wrong forum when I saw a DSO pic posted by you

iceman (Mike) · #11 22-12-2005, 11:57 AM

3242 was the subject of the May imaging challenge! Here's a link to some images..

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=1940

videoguy · #12 22-12-2005, 12:04 PM

What a great comparison shot Ving..that was really helpful!

Thanks guys - with a bit more elevation it would have been a lot sharper. Yeah..Ice..thought I'd throw one in from left field.

Tony (Itchy)- Some seriously good DSO shots on your website mate whew!

Paul - Yep the Mintron starlight function performs very well as Mick Pinner has recently been discovering. I have a few other samples of video DSO stuff on my webpage
http://members.optusnet.com.au/ssmassey/deepsky.html

I can basically just fit NGC253 diagonally across the 1/2" CCD model with the 10-inch at f5 and the 1/3" model is great for smaller targets.

ving (David) · #13 22-12-2005, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by videoguy

What a great comparison shot Ving..that was really helpful!

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well... you asked for it!

RB (Andrew) · #14 22-12-2005, 12:54 PM

That's a beautiful shot Steve.
I've made a note to check out this little dude next time I'm out observing.

Thanks for sharing.

Itchy · #15 22-12-2005, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by videoguy

Tony (Itchy)- Some seriously good DSO shots on your website mate whew!

Gee Thanks,

I try.

Mick (Michael) · #16 22-12-2005, 06:57 PM

Very nice

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #17 22-12-2005, 10:07 PM

with a video camera that is a stunning result.

beren · #18 23-12-2005, 04:36 PM

Top image ...as usual

PhotonCollector (Paul) · #19 26-12-2005, 04:07 PM

That's a most impressive image, full points !

Paul M.

h0ughy (David) · #20 26-12-2005, 05:02 PM

top stuff Steve. great effort