Ziggystardust

So last night , Jupiter was outstanding. My navigator ng125 with a 2x Barlow and 32x plosser showed the 4 moons and the rings beautifully. I hooked up the sl1 with same configuration in the camera adapter and I could not see a thing. I'm thinking the camera is too far away from the eyepiece in the adapter. Could that be ?...i had no problems with the moon. I understand the size and brightness comparison but when i took the camera off i could see the white dot of Jupiter in the tube. My very first pics of the moon turned out great. Any ideas or recommendations or lessons ?

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alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

It seems you're statement about Jupiter (the 4 moons) and Saturn (the rings) is confusing to me. Possibly it is just out of the field of view. I couldn't go out due to weather so I don't know how close it was.

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

[quote=alberio]It seems you're statement about Jupiter (the 4 moons) and Saturn (the rings) is confusing to me. Possibly it is just out of the field of view. I couldn't go out due to weather.

Eddieg Loc: Rockville, Maryland

Possible try a longer focal plane ( extender). The camera may be too may be too close.

Ziggystardust

I'm sorry for the confusion, i meant the bands of Jupiter. The adapter i have is about 4" long. I was thinking the camera is too far away, but i am new to this and trying to learn the telescope and camera at the same time. A little overwhelming at times. The camera being the more complicated. Alot of variables and different opinions. Thank you for the help.

Eddieg Loc: Rockville, Maryland

Can be overwhelming but keep it simple to deduction.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Hi Ziggy, Welcome to UHH Astronomy!

When I was starting out, and using my DSLR, I found that I could move my camera back and forth without a tube to get a rough idea of my spacing needs.
You might try that just to find the ballpark area you need to get an image on the sensor.
I started off holding my camera behind a spotting scope and watching the image on the screen.
Very crude-a-mentary, but effective to decide.

Eventually, like me, you will likely come to the realization that you want a dedicated Astronomy Camera for this pursuit. And save your DSLR for more Earthly endeavors.

I was always fascinated with Deep Space and Nebula. So I pursued that end as I researched how to get those images.
Basically, I came to the realization I need a lens, so I got a refractor type telescope.
If you know what you want to look at, or image, that can bring you to what sort of equipment you need to procure.

Anyway, Welcome and Enjoy!

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

Ok, I'm with you. The Maksutov has a pretty narrow field of view which was my first suspicion. How close was Jupiter to the moon?