Catching Light

Photography by

Dan Lessmann

Oklahoma City Clear Sky Clock

Cheddar Ranch Observatory Clear Sky Clock

Jupiter with Great Red Spot at f/20

When I shot this image I wasn't aware that the great red spot was visible on this night.  SURPRISE!  It didn't show up until I post processed the image.  You can see a small storm southwest of the GRS in this image as well.

Date: 1/30/2004

Telescope:  Meade LX200 GPS 10" SCT, f/20

Camera:  Meade LPI

Capture Software:  Autostar Suite

Settings: Auto Jupiter

Exposure Count:  28 frames

Method:  Stacked, aligned and wavelet processed in Registax.  Balanced in Photoshop.