Sunday, May 13, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Venus' clouds!
Venus taken on February 26 from 2311 to 2347 UTC in UV.
I wouldn't have ever thought to look but Emil Kraaikamp had found rotations in the clouds of Venus in a short 30-60 min of time. I had some captures laying around from Feb 26 and may have found moment in the following animation of 3 frames: 2309, 2340, and 2346 UT. Look in the lower left hand portion near the 'pole' for a high contrast area that shows the progression of what I think to be a cloud. Venus has been a tough target this year due to weather, work and family but I'm excited for the upcoming transit of Venus over the Sun!
This is an Ir / sG / UV - false color composite:
Here's is the 3 frame animation:
Thanks!
Mike
I wouldn't have ever thought to look but Emil Kraaikamp had found rotations in the clouds of Venus in a short 30-60 min of time. I had some captures laying around from Feb 26 and may have found moment in the following animation of 3 frames: 2309, 2340, and 2346 UT. Look in the lower left hand portion near the 'pole' for a high contrast area that shows the progression of what I think to be a cloud. Venus has been a tough target this year due to weather, work and family but I'm excited for the upcoming transit of Venus over the Sun!
This is an Ir / sG / UV - false color composite:
Here's is the 3 frame animation:
Thanks!
Mike
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
One of my Best Saturn photos
Only my second of the season if you can believe. I am still waiting on good or even above average seeing. It was extra special to share this view in color on our Virtual Star Party seen here via Universe Today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sskgPHsoOGs
Click image for full resolution:
ENJOY!
Mike
Sunday, April 29, 2012
M78 DSO Catch up
A few things to note. I have a 65 lbs scope mounted on a CGE and I can guide and DSO image! More on that in the future. Here's quick test.
Secondly I have a new noise filter to play with thanks to Chris Go's advice, Topaz Denoise!
Enjoy!
Mike
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Mars Limb Removal Techniques in Gimp
I made a tutorial on how to remove the limb artifacts on your Mars images. You'll see in this video tools in Gimp like layers, opacity and selection tools. I hope this is useful. It's 8 minutes long, but be sure to full screen and set to 720 to see all the little things going on in it.
Others here:
http://maphilli14.webs.com/planetaryastronomytutorial.htm
Friday, February 10, 2012
Mars 20120208
I think this is my 1st post of Mars this apparation that I'm proud of! Only my 3rd of the season. Weather was avg to just above avg, I ranked it 3+ of 5. Right now I'll take what I can get, but Mars peaks at such a late / funny hour I loose soooo much sleep....
anyway, TIA and enjoy!
Mike
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