Still practicing on Saturn

Marko of Oz (Mark) · #1 04-05-2007, 10:24 PM

This is probably one of my best so far following some of Mikes great article on Planetary imaging and Processing.
Probably what I'm most interested in just now is how to get some more image scale? Extension tube? 5x Powermate?

I'm using a Neximage cam with a cheapie 2x barlow on my 10" reflector.

cheers

matt · #2 04-05-2007, 10:40 PM

If you can afford a 5x Powermate, that would be good.

And having formerly owned a NexImage, I'd say eventually get yourself a ToUcam

Ric · #3 04-05-2007, 11:15 PM

Well done Mark, a very nice image.

Cheers

RB (Andrew) · #4 05-05-2007, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marko of Oz

Probably what I'm most interested in just now is how to get some more image scale? Extension tube? 5x Powermate?

That's a great image Marko, very nice colour.
Buy a 4x or 5x Powermate and an extension tube for larger image scale.

iceman (Mike) · #5 05-05-2007, 07:30 AM

Great stuff Mark, well done!

A 5x powermate is great. I used one on my 10" dob for years and now use it with my 12" newt. It will give you the extra image scale you need.

Also as Matt said, a ToUcam is a good upgrade from a NexImage, if you don't want to go into full RGB imaging with a monochrome camera.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #6 05-05-2007, 05:36 PM

You captured some beautiful colour.
Well done.