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Posts Made By: Edward Roach

May 27, 2005 01:38 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Re: Martian Prelude

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi Damian,

One of the best Mars images I've seen so far this year.

Clear skies,

Ed Roach

June 2, 2005 01:20 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Re: A Blue Jupiter

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi Damian,

A unusual and exquisitely detailed view of Jupiter, superb!

Clear skies,

Ed Roach

June 5, 2005 07:38 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter last night

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi everyone,

I imaged Jupiter last night under average conditions. It was not what I had hoped for, but I'll take what I can get. These past 6 weeks have been a disapointment with terrible weather and seeing conditions. What makes it tough to take is that after this year, half a decade will have passed by the time Jupiter is in a favorable position again. sad I'm hoping for one good night before the end of this apparition.

Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/35
Phillips ToUcam Pro 840
Seeing 4-5/10
Transparency 2/5
Frames= 722/1204 @ 10fps
Image Taken at 2:29 UT on June 5, 2005

Thanks,

Ed Roach

June 15, 2005 01:08 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Re: A not so boring side...

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi Damian,

An amazing image! 8O I'm Looking forward to more of your island images. It seems you've found the perfect vacation spot. grin

Clear skies,

Ed Roach

June 20, 2005 03:24 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Re: A Stormy Jupiter

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi Damian,

WOW, that is simply incredible with amazing details!! 8O Your island sure seems like an imagers paradise.

Clear & steady skies,

Ed Roach

July 28, 2005 02:56 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Re: Mars - July 27th

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi Robert,

If this is not a good set, I can't wait to see a great set, outstanding!

Clear skies,

Ed Roach

July 29, 2005 10:58 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

My very first Mars

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi All,

This is the first image I've ever taken of the red planet. Seeing was average and I'm happy with my first attempt.

Meade LX90 8" SCT @ appr. f/46
ToUcam 840
Seeing 5/10
Frames = 596/1207 @ 10fps
Taken @ 8:56 UT on July 29, 2005
Resized 110%

Thanks,

Ed Roach

July 30, 2005 04:40 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Copernicus

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi Everyone,

Here is an image of Copernicus that I took after imaging Mars on the morning of July 29, 2005. It's my best image of Copernicus to date and I'm pleased with the results.

Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/25
TeleVue 2.5x Powermate
Phillips ToUcam 840
Edmund Optics R+IR band filter
Seeing 5/10
Frames= 314/1215 @ 10fps
Taken at 9:25 UT on July 29, 2005

Thanks,

Ed Roach

July 31, 2005 06:15 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars: July 30, 2005

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi all,

I imaged Mars this morning. Only enough time to get 2 avi's in before the clouds rolled in. This time the color seemed different, than the first time I imaged Mars. Maybe I had the saturation set differently this time than the first?
I'll have to get my settings down pat before this fall.

Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/46 (FL=9400mm)
Phillips ToUcam 840
Seeing 4-5/10
Frames= 631/1805 @ 10fps
Taken at 8:55 UT
Resized 110%

Thanks,

Ed Roach

August 1, 2005 03:53 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Plato

Posted By Edward Roach
Hi All,

I imaged Plato, the same morning as Copernicus. It's my first image of Plato. It's not very detailed, but I resolved a couple of the craterlets on Plato's floor. I think I was able to rotate it so north was up, but I'm not sure.

Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/25
TeleVue 2.5x Powermate
Phillips ToUcam Pro 840
Edmund Optics R+IR band filter
Seeing 5/10
Frames= 371/1209 @ 10fps
Taken at 9:09 UT on July 29, 2005
Resized 110%

Thanks,

Ed Roach

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