Friday, May 25, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Comet Garrardd (C/2009-P1) from back in March 2012
1st real light with this camera, my Canon 7D. Soft focus and not many subs. Better luck next time, but I think I'm hooked on using a DSLR with my 14" Akule!
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
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