Jupiter - DSLR

[bluescope]

This is a Jupiter image that I took last night/this morning with my 350D. Doesn't come up to webcam standard .... only five frames stacked in Registax v3 and square cropped ... but it was fun to do !

Visually Jupiter was stunning in my neck of the woods during the wee hours of this morning ... my best view ever ... the detail was amazing. I didn't want to stop looking but I had alreay been out for around 10 hours ( 7pm - 5am ) and it was bloody cold .... hence the good seeing.

254mm Skywatcher Newt - EQ6 pro - 350D - Vixen LV4mm projection

[matt]

Well done, Steve.

That's great for 5 frames and DSLR.

There's plenty of detail there.

[bluescope]

Cheers Matt ! Eventually I want images like yours. Thinking of getting Meade LPI for guiding and planetary imaging but really want to get my permanent setup, roll off shed, happening and that's a little ways off at the moment .... I need the shed for storage ... damn it. Never mind there's plenty of time !

[beren]

Thats great work with the DSLR.....Doh being In Perth too had a feeling the seeing was good this morning when I peered out the window at 3.00am but thats as far as I got

[iceman (Mike)]

Great for a DSLR, well done! DOn't get the LPI though - get the ToUcam. It's tonnes better.

[matt]

Originally Posted by bluescope

Cheers Matt ! Eventually I want images like yours. Thinking of getting Meade LPI for guiding and planetary imaging but really want to get my permanent setup, roll off shed, happening and that's a little ways off at the moment .... I need the shed for storage ... damn it. Never mind there's plenty of time !

Steve.

If I may be so bold, can I recommend you consider a ToUcam over the LPI.

There is a world of difference in quality for pretty much the same price.

I'd recommend you purchase the ProIII - also known as the SPC900NC

I'd give you a long-winded explanation why, but can I just say "trust me".

[matt]

Beat me by seconds, Ice

[bluescope]

Where's the best place to buy one from ... we're pretty limited on astro stores in the west ?

[matt]

www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au

[bluescope]

I've checked that site out before .... how do you buy stuff off him .... no checkout etc ?

[matt]

e-mail or phone him.

His payment options and contact details are all on his website.

Otherwise try Astromart.com

ToUcams come up on there quite frequently 2nd-hand

[bluescope]

Bummer it was special out there !

Originally Posted by beren

Thats great work with the DSLR.....Doh being In Perth too had a feeling the seeing was good this morning when I peered out the window at 3.00am but thats as far as I got

[bluescope]

Thanks Matt !

Originally Posted by matt

e-mail or phone him.

His payment options and contact details are all on his website.

Otherwise try Astromart.com

ToUcams come up on there quite frequently 2nd-hand

[matt]

A pleasure, Steve.

Get yourself a ToUcam. They're great.

And we'll all be here for you when you need advice on using it etc

[bluescope]

Cheers !