My First Pics of Jupiter - Terrible But Awesome!

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The discussion revolves around the sharing of personal astrophotography of Jupiter, focusing on the excitement of capturing images of celestial bodies and the equipment used for such photography. The conversation includes reactions to the images and light-hearted commentary about the features in the photos.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their first attempts at astrophotography of Jupiter, describing the images as "terrible but awesome."
  • Several participants express excitement and appreciation for the effort and results of the photography.
  • Questions arise about the specific equipment used, with one participant detailing their setup: a Meade LXD 75 10 inch Schmidt-Newtonian telescope paired with a Meade Deep Sky Imager II camera.
  • Another participant comments on the technical challenges of astrophotography, referencing their own experiences from the film era.
  • Humorous remarks are made about the features in the photos, with one participant jokingly referring to Jupiter's moons as "space invaders" or "death stars."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the excitement of capturing images of Jupiter and appreciate the effort involved, but there is no formal resolution or consensus on the quality of the images shared.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions touch on the technical demands of astrophotography and personal experiences, but specific challenges or limitations of the equipment or techniques are not fully explored.

Who May Find This Useful

Astronomy enthusiasts, amateur astrophotographers, and individuals interested in celestial imaging may find this discussion engaging.

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Just thought I'd share my terrible (but awesome) pics of Jupiter. First decent photo of a planet I've been able to take so far.
 

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Very cool. Must have felt exciting to get it.
 
phinds said:
Very cool. Must have felt exciting to get it.

Yep!
 
Nice for a first attempt! What instrument and camera are you using?
 
turbo-1 said:
Nice for a first attempt! What instrument and camera are you using?

Meade LXD 75 10 inch Schmidt-Newtonian with the Meade Deep Sky Imager II.
 
Drakkith said:
Meade LXD 75 10 inch Schmidt-Newtonian with the Meade Deep Sky Imager II.
That's a pretty nice 'scope and camera set-up. Keep pegging away at it. I haven't done any astrophotography since the film era, but it was the most technically demanding hobby ever.
 
I especially like the two space invaders attacking it.
 
Drakkith said:
Just thought I'd share my terrible (but awesome) pics of Jupiter. First decent photo of a planet I've been able to take so far.

Awesome pic!
 
Awesome!
 
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Fantastic Drakkith!
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
I especially like the two space invaders attacking it.

LOL!

Yeah, those are two of the it's moons. OR PERHAPS DEATH STARS!?
 

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