saturn_09_2 May 5, 11

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Comment by Philip A Cruden on May 8, 2011 at 5:10pm

Thanks Steve, I was hoping to be out again tonight but clouds have rolled in. I am looking forward to imaging Saturn again but later in the evening when it will be in the SW sky away from the light of Phoenix

Comment by Steve Coates on May 8, 2011 at 5:04pm

Nice detail in the rings Philip.

Comment by Philip A Cruden on May 8, 2011 at 11:04am

Hey Mark, thanks man. My Barlow is a 2" 2x from Owl Astronomy, I bought it last year not expecting too much because it was only $57 new and is the same price today, it is a really great product, very sturdy and the lens is great and it came with the 1.25 adapter, lens covers both ends plus a tube storage.
I am using CraterLet for capturing, I must say it took me about 20 trials to get the settings right. I am also shooting SE which is were all the light pollution is coming from Phoenix, I need to stay up later and try shooting SW for better clarity. I am also using a Baadar UV/IR cut filter. I have a feather touch focuser on order so I shall see if that also helps. Thanks again