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Started by m87, 03/09/2006 07:40AM

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Posted 03/09/2006 07:40AM Opening Post

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Saturn from Winter Star Party in nice seeing.
StarMaster 11 on a Tom O. platform with ToUcam.
5000 frames over about 20 minutes (rotation probably
smears fine details on the planet). Enjoy!
- John B.

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Posted 03/09/2006 08:06AM | Edited 03/09/2006 09:54AM #1

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Here's a shorter sequence from earlier that week
showing the storm. Tethys visible below planet.
400 frames over about 100 sec.

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Posted 03/09/2006 11:40AM #2

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Congratulations John, wonderful images! 8)
And yes, this WSP2006 was excellent as we had 4 great consecutive nights of wonderful seeing... wink

Hope to meet you at WSP2007! 8)

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Posted 03/09/2006 11:56AM #3

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Wow! Both images are absolutley Gorgeous!!
Wonderful!

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John,

Incredible image!! Wow! Bottle that seeing and ship it my way. grin

Paul

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Posted 03/09/2006 02:33PM | Edited 03/09/2006 02:40PM #5

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What a phenomenal image John! Thanks for sharing it with us.

I must come to the next WSP since I've seen some great images coming from that event. I've also read that the seeing was amazing this year smile

Hope to be there and meet you in 2007 then!

Ciao

Luca

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Posted 03/09/2006 04:28PM #6

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I think that was the place to be! - gorgeous.

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Posted 03/09/2006 11:43PM #7

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Spectacular!!! 8O The detail in the image is superb.

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incredible image, and this with a normal ToUcam,
My respect !
Regards Richard

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Posted 09/19/2008 11:34PM | Edited 09/20/2008 12:34AM #9

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Hi John:

What a beautiful composite, you really captured Saturn's true glory - congratulations! I'm sure that photo brings back great memories of the '06 WSP, it reminds me why this ringed masterpiece is still my favorite telescopic target. I already miss those rings, when they do return the planet will be too far south for high resolution imaging, unless you live in the Florida Keys. I am planning to attend (WSP '09) the 25th year (8 day) anniversary party, hope to see you there!

Regards, Dan

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