Saturn revisited

Conn Buckley · Post by **Conn Buckley** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:38 pm

I was tidying my astronomy stuff in the computer and came across an avi file of Jupiter from Feb 18 , 2007. This was made with a Phillips web cam and a barlow and the LX 200R 10".

So, with the help of Dave's notes on using Registax I decided to give the avi a 'real go'. I realise that I do not fully understand all to do with Registax processing but here's my best effort. BTW, I do not have Photoshop -- presumably more could be done -- but I am happy with it.

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:24 pm

Very nice Conn, I'd say you nailed that image well, how many frames did you use, I think if you could use more frames it would be less noisy.
Going on that image Id' say your registax skills are well there.

The tutorial I put together was built from watching Cor Berrevoet himself (program writer) and Dave Gradwell giving tutorials on how to use registax, one of the advantages of recording the WSP is that I could re-watch Cor's talk and make extensive notes on it. So if you follow the tutorial then you're able to use 95% of what registax has to offer.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:12 pm

A grand shot there Conn.
Your processing skills are evident.
It's a fine size too. Was that with a barlow?

(Corrected the name of the post also

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Simon Kenny · Post by **Simon Kenny** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:16 am

Very good Conn. I must search for Dave's notes on Registax.

Conn Buckley · Post by **Conn Buckley** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:23 am

Frank, oooops!

Thanks. I had it submitted when I spotted it. I don't think I can retrieve a 'sent piece' for modification?

You can alright,
just log in and over on the right after your post are a few buttons
'quote' 'edit' 'x' which means delete!

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:10 pm

Simon Kenny wrote:Very good Conn. I must search for Dave's notes on Registax.

Here you go Simon,
http://www.irishastronomy.org/boards/vi ... php?t=5655

Simon Kenny · Post by **Simon Kenny** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:44 am

Thanks Dave for the link to your Registax notes

John O'Mahony · Post by **John O'Mahony** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:17 pm

Excellent image Conn! Thats a pretty good telescope you have-nice sharp resolution.

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:35 am

I had a look at Saturn through this 10" scope and was impressed by the image, definitely a different look about it compared to the "normal" SCT.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:33 pm

Dave Lillis wrote:a different look

How do you mean Dave?

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:35 pm

I'm not sure, I certainly felt that the image was very sharp and the background was well dark, I suppose a side by side scope comparison is in order.