Jupiter

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Comment by Philip A Cruden on August 23, 2017 at 9:58pm

Hi Jeffrey, I agree your 120mm apo shod give you nice images. Thanks so much for your kind words on my images. Cheers, Phil

Comment by Jeffrey P Nunnari on August 23, 2017 at 7:36pm

Thanks, Philip! I understand what you are saying about the AT6RC - that's a pretty big obstruction in the light path coming in. I am sure it wreaks havoc with the contrast. My Mak might suffer a little bit from the same problem. My 120mm apo is probably my best bet. I must say those are some pretty fine planet images. Really nice detail and color. Your Saturn image looks just as terrific, btw.

Comment by Philip A Cruden on August 23, 2017 at 12:42pm

Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the delay getting back to you. My set up for this is as follows; Celestron CGEM, SCT8, UV/IR Filter, ZWO ASI 120 MC camera. I find the SCT8 is great for planets and the moon where as my AT6RC is not so great for planets. I hope this helps you, Cheers, Phil.

Comment by Jeffrey P Nunnari on August 22, 2017 at 9:12pm

Also super nice! Can you please provide details on your set-up? I have a 120mm Skywatcher Pro and a 127 mm Skywatcher Mak and aspire to get some nice planet images. What scope did you use for your shots?