Planetary Imaging with the Celestron C11: Beginners Guide to Lucky Imaging Setups
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- Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024
- Explore how to setup for planetary imaging with the Celestron C11 telescope in this comprehensive video. We dive into the principles of lucky imaging, discuss the best camera choices, and walk you through the entire rig setup. I then deploy the system to the observatory conduct a first light capture of Saturn. Whether you're a seasoned astrophotographer or just getting started, this video will help you take your planetary imaging to the next level.
Hi David, I don't know how you do it. I'm not into planetary imaging (at the moment), but I have to see your videos till the end. I use to have a teacher (electronics), 40 years back, he started to tell something, all the class was quied for duration of the lesson and we all learned what had to be leard. Must be the way you and he, back then, explaned and tell the things. So keep going, I'll keep watching. Greeting from a Dutch in Spain, Rob.
What a wonderful comment - thank you! I think it is easier to talk about things you enjoy. All the best!
If you are new to all the software then forget the old way of doing it (PIPP+Autostakkert +Registax ) and just do everything inside Sharpcap now it has almost all the functionality of the above added in v4.1
(and even if you don't use Sharpcap then Astrosurface combines all the above and is easier)
Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated. Incredibly powerful tools out there, looking forward to learning more about them all!
Due to planetary rotation I would capture by time limit instead of frame count. For Jupiter I use 90 seconds. For Saturn 120. If you use PIPP I would output ser instead of avi. Most of the time I forego PIPP and just use AuroStakkert or AstroSurface. AstroSurface is fantastic for stacking and processing. Just thoughts.
Thank you for the tips - the planetary workflow is new for me and just last night I learned much more about these tools. It will be a journey. Thanks for the comment!
I'll second everything in the above comment.
You really need to try Astro surface.
Astrosurface replaces at least 3 programs.
What do you think about using a ASI178MC with a 12" Meade LX200 SCT?
Pixel size is 2.4.... the sensor is 1" i think.....
The image scale of that rig is right in the zone for planetary - at prime focus (no barlow, no reducer). It is around .16 arcseconds per pixel. Similar to my 678mc with C11 (.14 arcseconds). The FOVs are very close as well. I think it is a good pairing. I will point out that platesolving is difficult with this FOV and focal length. I keep my ASI1600 on hand to first find my targets, then I swap the camera and adjust focus. Cheers!
I have an ASI1600MM PRO Cooled....
I find it impossible to Platesolve with the smaller FOV of the 678mc. It is much easier for me to swap to the ASI1600, platesolve and center, then swap back to the planetary. I also think, contrary to many published recommendations, I am going to use the ASI1600 with 2x2 binning to perform fine collimation. I am struggling, mostly impatience, to get fine collimation at the high resolution image scale of the 678. Will be testing this tonight.
You should try Astro Surface.... Its PIPP, Autostakert and Wavelets all in one package.
Its also very fast and doesn't tie up all your memory.
Also, 10,000 frames is about 8,000 too many. The issue is the rotation of the planets.....
I will sometimes take 10,000 of Jupiter but ill time them out to 1,000 images and then wait 10 minutes and another 1,000.... Lather, rinse, repeat.....
Then i get a good timelapse of the moons moving and the spot.
This December when we have some nice long nights and Jupiter is in opposition, i plan on getting a full rotation as Jupiter days are only 10 hours long.
Yes, agreed. About 120sec of imaging is probably right for Saturn. I got a second image last night after installing a fine focuser, and reduced the number of images in the stack to around 1600. Will post that with the next video. Cheers!
"Deep dive video" I speak for all of us LOL Yes we do!
I cut 10 minutes from the original version covering the orbital dynamics of each planet. I tend to run on a bit on the topics I find more interesting. I decided it would be best in another video. Cheers!
Where in NY are you
@@PaulHirschhorn Warwick, NY - about 65 miles NW of NYC. Cheers!
A good first try (not that I have ever done better)!
Given the seeing and the number of things I still have to learn, I'll take it! Cheers!
I only have a C6-A XLT. C-11 are too heavy for the likes of me.
It is a beast and needs a permanent mount. I can't imagine nightly setup and tear down with this OTA. Cheers!
There are some things I can help you with on planetary imaging. If you would like help send me a message.
Always interested in learning more about planetary - not my specialty so I am all ears! Will message you... Cheers.
@@AstroDNAObservatory sorry didnt mean to come off hard. Im always willing to help.
Not at all a problem! I sent you a note with my email address. Jupiter and Mars are next on my list so any advice that helps me prepare before November is much appreciated!
What plate solver have you used? I have good experience with PlateSolver3 (using NINA) using 2 meters of focal length. I will try that with 4 meters, as soon as it is clear (never…? 🫣)
Should most probably add that I used a bigger sensor, previously. When I test the 4 meters I plan to use a 664 MC. That will most probably be a challenge, even for PS3…
I generally use ASTAP in NINA. With the small sensor size I wasn't turning up an insufficient number of stars - even with D80 database. Now there may be a few other issues here. I intend to experiment.