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Beny81
HELLO BEGINNER HERE CAN I GET SOME ADVICE?
Hey! I'm using asi715mc with IR cut filter the scope is f5 x 750mm celestron, on the AVX mount, I'm starting to get some images of Jupiter and the moon, i have just learned i should be stacking with 8bit gain up around 300 and fast exposure between 5 - 10 MS . Could i get some advice on planetary video stacking and is there any accessories i should be using?
IronHead
How Is Imaging the New Moon Even Possible Near the Sun?
I’m genuinely confused how imaging the new Moon is even possible when it’s sitting so close to the Sun. Without a solar filter it’s obviously unsafe, but when a solar filter is on, the Moon all but disappears and there’s nothing visible to frame or focus on. Since the Moon isn’t emitting light and the filter blocks nearly everything except the Sun, how would one realistically locate and image the new Moon at all without risking equipment or eyesight? I'm thinking about this for the lunar badge and all I can think of that would be safe and effective would be to take a picture of the Sliver Moon. Any suggestions or recommendations are welcome.
DocPstars
Imaging the “new” moon on a Seestar S50
I'm starting the moon phase challenge and I'll have no problem getting waxing/waning crescents and gibbous shots. The full moon won't be too much of a problem either. But the "new" moon will be tricky I think. First, the timing will be very close to sunrise or sunset so ambient light will drive the Seestar batty. Secondly, how will I focus effectively? Do I get out of Lunar mode? Any tips out there will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. DocPStars
逍遙黑傑克
ASI air mini 行星後期問題...？
自從ASI air mini上一次大約半年前更新後我比較少拍行星,今天拍攝後做後期疊加，結果出來的圖像讓我傻眼....（下方是做完疊加後原始檔案都沒動過） 這是發生什麼狀況了？ 我試了幾次關機重製都一樣..... 但是深空部分又都是正常的 昨晚的月亮也是正常的 只有行星部分....很不正常 期待大神解答
AstroAxolotl45
Taking a picture of every moon phase!🌕
Tonight is a full moon but I'm taking a picture of every moon phase with my Seestar s30. I will post it soon stay tuned!!#Moon Phase Tracker#
AstroAxolotl45
I want a good budget scope for planetary imaging. Any recommendations?
I'm looking into it but a perferably motorized scope that's in a range from like 1000-1500$ but you can go over a bit. Lmk you best recommendations!😁
Lyra
Why does the sun I shot through the eyepiece have shadows?
I don't know what the reason is.It should be dust on the lens.How much dust is there in the picture?🤔
Ransei
Neptune and Triton with Seestar🔵
Last night, under the bright light of a full moon, I somehow managed to capture a picture of Neptune and its moon, Triton!Initially, I only aimed to capture Neptune. However, after a few frames, I was pleasantly surprised to see a small white dot beside it!I wasn't aware that with such a small telescope as the Seestar, I could capture the moon of a planet so far away—Neptune, actually the most distant planet in our solar system!!☀️ (*Because Pluto was nerfed..xD)About Neptune🔵 Neptune: The Distant Blue Jewel of Our Solar FamilyWay out past Saturn and Uranus, in the far reaches of our solar system, there's a world that looks like it was painted from a dream: Neptune. With its deep sapphire-blue color and soft, swirling clouds, Neptune feels like the quiet, mysterious cousin in our planetary family.It's the eighth and most distant planet from the Sun, orbiting so far away that a single year there lasts 165 Earth years. Imagine—if you were born on Neptune, you wouldn't even celebrate your first birthday! The planet's rich blue hue comes from methane in its atmosphere, which absorbs red light and reflects that brilliant color back to us.Neptune may look calm from afar, but it's actually home to the fastest winds in the solar system, racing at over 1,200 miles per hour🌪️. These mighty winds whip up huge storms, including the famous Great Dark Spot—Neptune's version of Jupiter's Great Red Spot, but moodier and more fleeting.Despite being cold🧊, windy💨, and impossibly far away, Neptune is a reminder that beauty thrives in unexpected places. It's a quiet guardian on the edge of our solar neighborhood, keeping its secrets while dazzling us with that unforgettable shade of blue.The ImageHere's the photo of Neptune:You can't see much, can you?Let me zoom in a little for you:Here you can see a tiny little dot near a slightly larger one.The larger one is Neptune, and the smaller one is its moon: Triton. They appear so close that it almost looks like they're touching! But here's the interesting fact: The real distance between them is 354,800 kilometers!!🫨This "touching" effect is due to the low resolution and small aperture of the Seestar telescope. That's why I hope the ASI company will create something like the Seestar S80, allowing us to observe even greater distances with clarity.You can find the full-resolution version of this image here⭐And also this article in little bit better version at my blog
mikicoma
Observational Report: Telescopic Imaging of Saturn and Ring System
Author: mikicoma Date of Observation: 7 August 2025 Location: Spilamberto, Italy Instrument: Telescope: Sky-Watcher 200/800 Newtonian Reflector (200 mm aperture, 800 mm focal length, f/4) Barlow: 3× (effective focal length 2400 mm, f/12)Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro equatorial mountCamera: ZWO ASI662MC color planetary cameraControl/Acquisition: ZWO ASIAIR PlusAccessories: No coma corrector used for planetary imaging 1. Introduction Saturn remains one of the most captivating targets in planetary observation due to its prominent ring system and seasonal variations in appearance. In mid-2025, the planet’s rings present at a shallow tilt to Earth, approaching the predicted ring-plane crossing later in the year. On 7 August 2025, an observation from Spilamberto, Italy, recorded Saturn using a fast Newtonian telescope paired with a high-speed CMOS planetary camera and a 3× Barlow lens to optimize image scale. 2. Observational Conditions Atmospheric seeing appeared moderate, limiting resolution despite good optical and imaging equipment. Transparency was sufficient for planetary observation, and the use of a 3× Barlow increased the image scale to approximately f/12 — close to ideal for sampling with the ASI662MC. The image appears to be based on a single or minimally processed frame rather than a stacked sequence, resulting in visible softness and reduced fine detail. 3. Results and Feature Identification 3.1 Planetary Disk Shape: Nearly circular, indicating minimal foreshortening at the time of observation. Coloration: Dominated by yellow-beige tones of the ammonia cloud layer.Atmospheric detail: No discrete storm systems or clear banding resolved at this scale. 3.2 Ring System Inclination: Shallow, consistent with late-season geometry approaching ring-plane crossing. Structure: A and B rings visible as a unified structure. Slight brightness change possibly indicating the Cassini Division, though not sharply resolved. 3.3 Orientation The north pole is tilted toward the upper right in the image, consistent with Saturn’s seasonal alignment in August 2025. 4. Discussion The configuration used here is capable of far higher detail than shown in the raw capture. For optimal planetary results: Video Capture & Stacking – Record several thousand frames and stack the sharpest 10–20% to freeze moments of good seeing.Wavelet Sharpening – Use RegiStax or Astrosurface to enhance subtle ring and atmospheric features.Collimation – At f/4 native, precise collimation is essential to ensure sharp f/12 performance after the Barlow.Atmospheric Timing – Capture near the planet’s meridian passage to minimize atmospheric dispersion. 5. Conclusion Post processed photo: This observation successfully captures Saturn’s disk and ring system at a time of reduced inclination, serving as a visual record from Spilamberto during the 2025 ring-plane crossing season. The use of a 3× Barlow was appropriate for the camera and optical system, enabling an image scale suitable for high-resolution planetary work. With stacking and post-processing, this setup can reveal the Cassini Division, ring shadows, and atmospheric banding in much greater clarity.
Jevdet
Got some great shots tonight!!
Got some great shots tonight, hoping to post tomorrow after processing/stacking. (Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus)