Jupiter using a webcam

[Oily]

This is my very first picture using my astro gear that I've been 'collecting' over the past few months,a 200P 8" scope on a motorised EQ5 mount,webcam is a Philips SPC900.I've been waiting for the clouds to disperse and finally got chance to have a go last night,took a few 90sec videos then processed them through Registax 6 and came out with this,you can just make out the 4 moons too:


Next step is to use my Canon 350D and take some shots of some nebulae !

 

[edogg]

I wish I had waited and bought a better scope but space to store a big scope is very limited in fact non existant every spare inch of my 1 bed bungalow is packed with equipment for different hobbies I am a pack rat I dont throw anything away because i know when I do I will need it the next day

 

[Oily]

I'm the same,never throw anything away 'incase i need it later on' lol

 

[nara]

Excellent picture Oily! Very impressive.

 

[Oily]

Thanks Nara

 

[Oily]

Another one taken last night but with the magnification up by x2.Seeing conditions weren't great hence the 'fuzzy' picture

 

[WestHamDaz]

Nice pic mate.

I havent been out too much recently with my scope but I got an image of Jupiter and Saturn last year with my equipment.

Skywatcher 130p GoTo, 2x barlow and a Philips SPC880/900 webcam and run through registax pretty much like you have.

 

[Oily]

Those are great Daz!! Just waiting for Saturn to clear a few obstacles near me and I'll have a go at that