First Saturn with DMK, Jan 5

[Matty P]

I finally had a chance to use the DMK last night (this morning) and I got a few shots of Saturn. The seeing was reasonable so I was able to get a few decent shots of Saturn before the clouds appeared.

What a camera, I wish a had a opportunity to use the Barlow on Saturn but it is a bit hard to image through cloud.

I am very happy with my first attempt of Saturn with the DMK. A great way to start off ‘08.


Matt

[Mick]

A barlow will make a difference but for a first chop with your new camera that's very good effort mate. :smile:

[Radar]

Wow Matt, for a first attempt that is awesome. Is the camera difficult to use, what is the processing side like? How easy on a scale of 1- 10 was that image to get? Reason I ask is because most people don't have an 12 or 14 inch telescope. Your results with an 8 inch are awesome and I'm sure many people would be interested to know.

Cheers mate

Ray

[hpcoolahan]

I said it before and ill say it again


WOW DAM GOOD EFFORT


Clear skies
Pat

[Matty P]

Wow Matt, for a first attempt that is awesome. Is the camera difficult to use, what is the processing side like? How easy on a scale of 1- 10 was that image to get? Reason I ask is because most people don't have an 12 or 14 inch telescope. Your results with an 8 inch are awesome and I'm sure many people would be interested to know.

Cheers mate

Ray

Thanks for the comments :biggrin:

Ray,

Is the camera difficult to use? Not at all, for a total beginner like myself. I've started to get a hang of all the functions in about two nights with the camera. The software is a big help, everything you need is right there in front of you.

What is the processing side like? My processing skills are not the best, I just run the AVI through Registax.

How easy on a scale of 1- 10 was that image to get? If 10 is the easiest, I'd say 8-9. The only problem I had was centering Saturn on the CCD chip. All you really have to do is keep the histogram fully exposed and everything is easy from there on.

Last night I was able to image Saturn and Mars again both with a Barlow attached. I'll post them soon.

Matt

[Tenacious Del]

man that's good for a first attempt!:woot: :bow: :woot: