Catching Light

Photography by

Dan Lessmann

Oklahoma City Clear Sky Clock

Cheddar Ranch Observatory Clear Sky Clock

Jupiter at f/20

The largest of all the planets and two of its satellites, Europa on the left and Ganymede on the right.  This is my best shot to date of this planet.

Date:  1/30/2004

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

Camera:  Meade LPI

Capture Software:  Autostar Suite

Settings: Auto Jupiter

Exposure Count:  30 frames

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