This is my first proper attempt at planetary imaging, so I am very much still experimenting with different processes. Learned a bit to make the next attempt go smoother!
Equipment:
OTA: Celestron C9.25" (2350mm fl at f/10)
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G (HEQ-5)
Imaging camera: ZWO ASI662MC
2x Barlow lens screwed directly to camera nosepiece (~1.5x magnification)
Apertura 1.25" UV/IR cut filter
Software:
FireCapture
AutoStakkert
WaveSharp
WinJupos
PixInsight
Acquisition:
Location: Dinosaur Valley State Park, TX (Bortle 4)
Dates: 2/11/26
Gain: 400
Exposure: 3ms for 3mins each capture
Processing:
Stacked 20% of best frames from each capture in AutoStakkert. Batch processed in WaveSharp. Derotated best 10 images in WinJupos. Final touchups in PixInsight.
by KBALLZZ
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Amazing