Jupiter Sept 1

First attempt on Jupiter with both web cam and 5.5" APO. Well actually second, the first was a week earlier and is close but not as good. It is 650 frames from 1000, processed in registax, and shot with Phillips SPC 900. 15 fps at f38 with 4x powermate. About 1 minute.

Seeing was not that great, suggestions would be appreciated. How long can you go? This was 1 minute, and I noticed the more frames, the better the processing.

I had mixed feelings as seeing really was not that great but had hoped for more given what I have seen recently from a couple 5" APOs. I forget who had posted, but it was nice.

The only other two images I have every done of Jupiter (posted below) turned out somewhat better especially since they were taken on film! and the other with HX9, both single frames in C8, but a number of years ago when the seeing seemed much nicer. I am thinking the localized seeing where I moved is not as good or the northeast in general for several years just has not been as good. The HX9 shot was at f40.

http://www.astronomy.darkhorizons.org/Jupiter.JPG
http://www.astronomy.darkhorizons.org/jup.JPG

Oh well, I will keep at it.

Clear skies,
Kevin

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Great work Kevin! 8)
Keep at it!