Astromart

March 20, 2009 03:59 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

I am pretty sure this is M53...but would like veri

Hey guys....

It has been a while since I have posted. But was out tonight trying my hand at Deep sky. In the past I have only shot planets(limited by WEBCAM). But I purchased a Canon Xti about a year ago. But with my 8" orion I could not get to focus. But I was out tonight trying to make it work and ended up on a small smudge will looking for M3. From my charts it appears to be M53. And by comparing with photos here I am pretty sure. It is not real good but it is my first Deep Sky minus the Orion Nebula that is easy to find.

8" Orion Skyview -- Canon Rebel Xti Prime Focus -- 8 sec exp at 800ISO -- Nashville Tn 10:00pm

February 8, 2010 04:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars focus issues

Posted By Jeff Green

Hey guys...

I have not really been imaging for a year or so. But I use to post on here a few years back. But I am back out and I am having trouble with focus on Mars. I have an Orion Skyview 8" reflector with the standard focuser. But I do have a Helical focuser dropped in for fine focus. I have checked collimation by eye and it looks ok.

My question is, is it Mars is small this year and I am limited in my magnification with my scope or what.

I am shooting with a webcam through dual Orion Barlows which also may be an issue. I have considered getting a 5X although those are pricey..at least a good one, and I would hate to drop the cash if my scope just can not handle that.

I have had success on Jupiter with this setup. I know a lot depends on seeing but my images just seem soft.either way, any ideas would be appreciated.

September 20, 2005 03:08 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars through my 130mm f6.9

Posted By Jeff Green

Here is another one with a little of the polar cap this time.

See reply to dan for Scope/Mount/Camera

September 27, 2005 10:42 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

More mars through my 130mm newtonian(edited)

Posted By Jeff Green

Sorry about the hugh pic...

October 4, 2005 09:07 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars image through 130mm spaceprobe

Posted By Jeff Green

Another image

October 19, 2005 02:47 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

More mars through my 130mm Newt

Posted By Jeff Green

better color...

November 11, 2005 11:27 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars with 4.5

Posted By Jeff Green

Great shot andrew. grin

what are the details of yours shots.

are you using a web cam to capture video?
afocal/prime
if afocal what lense/barlow?

here is my shot from 11/11/05 around midnight EST
130mm Newt/Reflector
afocally through 10mm and 2.5x barlow
sony cybershot at 3x optical zoom
300 individal frames stacked with registax

January 20, 2006 10:22 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System