The Great Conjunction Junction
Dec 13, 2020 06:13:07 #
I took this with my Canon 7DmkII and Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens at 600mm on December 10th. Im just practicing for the big night. I guess the Tamron has a bit of CA in the corners. Download works best.
Dec 13, 2020 10:08:28 #
Looks good Alberio!
You got both the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter.
I've been somewhat socked in the last several nights.
PHD is my "early warning system" and my last night it shown me clouds were coming when it began flashing red.
So I stopped my imaging in progress, saved, and shut down remotely.
Then did my Hee-Haa carry in. It was all over by 9:15 PM (19:15 Hrs)
It figures. Every time there is something special, the clouds come to watch.
You got both the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter.
I've been somewhat socked in the last several nights.
PHD is my "early warning system" and my last night it shown me clouds were coming when it began flashing red.
So I stopped my imaging in progress, saved, and shut down remotely.
Then did my Hee-Haa carry in. It was all over by 9:15 PM (19:15 Hrs)
It figures. Every time there is something special, the clouds come to watch.
Dec 13, 2020 11:04:31 #
Dec 13, 2020 11:06:44 #
SonnyE wrote:
Looks good Alberio! br You got both the Rings of S... (show quote)
I'll hopefully be able to set up the scope for Dec 21, providing we have clear skies.
Dec 13, 2020 20:57:48 #
Ballard
Loc: Grass Valley, California
Nice one Alberio. I expect the red and blue color on the edge of the planets is due to atmospheric dispersion not CA in the lens. I've seen this effect a lot when the planets get lower on the horizon. I'm hoping I will get some clearer skies by the 21st, but right now the forecast is clouds and rain for at least the next 10 days, so I may have to live vicariously though the photo's of the conjunction from those who have clear skies.
Dec 13, 2020 21:57:18 #
Ballard wrote:
Nice one Alberio. I expect the red and blue color on the edge of the planets is due to atmospheric dispersion not CA in the lens. I've seen this effect a lot when the planets get lower on the horizon. I'm hoping I will get some clearer skies by the 21st, but right now the forecast is clouds and rain for at least the next 10 days, so I may have to live vicariously though the photo's of the conjunction from those who have clear skies.
Thanks Ballard, I'm right now trying to blow the clouds away for the Geminids tonight, but I might have better luck at 2am. As far as the conjunction, I believe the skies will cooperate, hopefully, maybe.
Dec 13, 2020 21:59:18 #
SonnyE wrote:
Looks good Alberio! br You got both the Rings of S... (show quote)
Thank You SonnyE, I'll do my best to point the cloud removal fan your way.
Dec 13, 2020 22:03:21 #
alberio wrote:
Don't you mean 21:15?
Yep.
Anyway, too danged early to be muleing back in the equipment.
Dec 13, 2020 22:05:44 #
Dec 14, 2020 08:46:15 #
Got this shot a couple of days ago with a Sigma 100-400 with the 1.4TC on a Leica SL2. Not too happy with overall sharpness. Focusing even in MF with focus peaking is difficult to nail, but I did get 4 of Jupiter's moons! Hint, look very closely at download). I am also wondering if the somewhat oval appearance of Saturn is not CA but a fuzzy image of the ring system.......
Dec 15, 2020 02:02:33 #
alberio wrote:
I took this with my Canon 7DmkII and Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens at 600mm on December 10th. Im just practicing for the big night. I guess the Tamron has a bit of CA in the corners. Download works best.
Good practise for the big day!
bwa
Dec 15, 2020 07:28:57 #
Thanks but I was hoping for some better shots from more experienced shooters!
Dec 15, 2020 13:54:49 #
If that is an invite, I can offer up my quick shot from last night. 12-14-2020
5 second exposure, Orion ED80T CF telescope, Atik Infinity OSC camera, very low angle.
Shows why I don't do much planetary imaging.
I suck at it. 
5 second exposure, Orion ED80T CF telescope, Atik Infinity OSC camera, very low angle.
Shows why I don't do much planetary imaging.
I suck at it. Lightly Post-Processed, quickly taken.
(Download)
The original tif file. You can download and play with. Try your processing out.
(Download)
Dec 15, 2020 14:10:07 #
Thanks, I intended it to be an update and I think we all learn from each other. I like your images! The planets are getting closer together.
Dec 16, 2020 11:12:40 #
I recently sold all my Astronomy gear that I never got to use due to health issues. I never imagined that your picture was even possible with just a camera. I have the exact same camera, and lens that you have, and if the weather is on my side will give it a try.
Do you have any setting suggestions?
Thanks, and have a Merry Christmas 🎄
Do you have any setting suggestions?
Thanks, and have a Merry Christmas 🎄
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