Couple of Venus shots 14th Dec.

asimov (John) · #1 14-12-2005, 10:12 PM

Taken about 45 mins ago.

6" refractor/toUcam.

Stu · #2 14-12-2005, 10:29 PM

Getting better!!
I really like shots of venus when the phase gets like this. In fact it is still one of my favorite things to look at through a scope.

asimov (John) · #3 15-12-2005, 03:26 AM

Thanks.

I must say I'd rather photograph it than look @ it to be honest....specially in the rotten seeing those shots above were taken in!

RB (Andrew) · #4 15-12-2005, 03:41 AM

These shots of venus are very good John, I'd be wrapped to take shots like that.
What are the details?

I love this phase of venus, it's amazing that it's so bright and it's only a crescent.

Well done.

asimov (John) · #5 15-12-2005, 03:53 AM

Hi Andrew. Because of the 3/10 seeing, I only shot off about 300 frames @ 10 FPS for each of those 2 photos. Visually picked out the best frames (about 20 odd) & stacked in registax.

Can't actually remember, but I think @ 1/500 sec exposure-0 gain-0 gamma-20% brightness-20% saturation.

Cheers!

iceman (Mike) · #6 15-12-2005, 06:31 AM

They're great, well done!

asimov (John) · #7 15-12-2005, 04:24 PM

Thanxx Mike. My best effort so far on Venus.