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Started by awesley, 08/05/2009 11:16AM

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Posted 08/05/2009 11:16AM Opening Post

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Here's an image of Jupiter from last night in very good seeing. I think this is getting close to the limits of my scope.

regards, Anthony

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Posted 08/05/2009 02:14PM #1

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Anthony Wesley said:... I think this is getting close to the limits of my scope.

This condition is usually followed by a fever (aperture fever).

Just wonderful processing, Anthony. It's deft and natural with an almost 3D quality to it.

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Beautiful, simply beautiful! 8)

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Posted 08/05/2009 03:03PM #3

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To do better than that, your scope would have to be in orbit. Wonderful shot, perfect processing, totally jealous.

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Posted 08/05/2009 06:17PM #4

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That's a beautiful shot Anthony. The shots you consistantly produce are astounding and are some of the best I've seen. I think I would stick with your current setup.

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Bird, Incredible image! You've really got that scope setup perfectly. Thanks for posting it

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Posted 08/06/2009 01:49AM #6

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Thanks for the comments... I have a new 16" mirror in the works to slot into the scope in due course, I was hoping to already have it in and working but (as happens) there were numerous delays along the way.

With any sort of luck I'll have it in the scope for the latter part of Jupiter season this year...

cheers, Anthony

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More like getting close to Nasa limits!
Great work wink

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