Stargazing Did You Catch These Amazing Stargazing Moments This Weekend?

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The weekend provided excellent stargazing conditions with four clear nights, allowing for impressive observations and photographs of celestial bodies. Highlights included close views of the waxing moon near Jupiter and detailed images showcasing Jupiter's inner moons and its Great Red Spot. The M51 galaxy was also captured with notable quality, prompting discussions about the benefits of investing in high-quality telescopes for long exposures. Participants expressed excitement about their own telescopes and the potential for future astrophotography. Overall, the shared images and experiences fostered a sense of community and enthusiasm for stargazing.
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First decent weekend of the year- 4 clear nights in a row. Took these of the waxing moon:

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The moon was really close to Jupiter on Sunday night:

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4 consecutive nights to show the motion of Jupiter's inner moons:

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one night I could make out Jupiter's red spot, not bad for a 6" refractor:

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And a couple images of M51 and neighboring galaxies: 1 hour total integration time @ ISO 2500

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Off to a good start!
 
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Very nice!
 
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Yes, very nice pics. The M51 picture is awesome and reminds me why I really want to invest in a good scope that can track for long exposures.
 
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nice work Andy, thanks for sharing :)
 
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Gorgeous! I can't wait to finish fixing up my first telescope and do the same! Beautiful pictures!
 
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Borg said:
Yes, very nice pics. The M51 picture is awesome and reminds me why I really want to invest in a good scope that can track for long exposures.

I too want a scope that can track. But I'm stuck with this silly tracking mount instead! :-p
 
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This is an awesome photo,

Thanks!
 
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