Saturn on July 26, 2021

 Posted: Jul 28th, 2021
Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher 150/750
Camera: ZWO ASI462MC
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ5 OnStep
Software: FireCapture/AutoStakkert3/Registax6/Photoshop CC 2015
Accessories: Линза барлоу Svbony 3x,ZWO ADC, ZWO UV/IR CUT
 Mikhailovsk, Russia
 Jul 27th, 2021
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First test of the ZWO ADC (Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector) on Saturn.

Saturn
Capture Date: 26.07.21
Time: UT +3; 01:12
Location: Mikhaylovsk city, 5th-floor balcony;
Apparent diameter with rings: 00' 43.29" (Without rings: 00' 18.58")
Magnitude: 0.21
Saturn's altitude above horizon: 26°
Azimuth: 185°
Illumination: 100.0% of Saturn's visible surface
Distance from Earth to Saturn: 8.944 AU (1337.966 million km)

Equipment:
Telescope: SW 150/750 EQ5 OnStep
Camera: ZWO ASI462MC
Filter: ZWO UV/IR CUT
Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector: ZWO ADC
Barlow Lens: Svbony 3x

Video: 10 minutes. 30,000 frames in the video.
Software: FireCapture (Gain - 350 (58%), Exposure: 20.00ms, FPS: 50, Resolution: 600x600) / AutoStakkert3 / Registax6 / Photoshop CC 2015
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQFwQEOcGmk&ab_ch..
Resolution: 600x600 px
Scale: 2178 KB
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Wow! A 150mm mirror, but the image looks like it's from a 350mm. And the star colors are fantastic!
29 Jul, 2021 Reply
Wow! A 150mm mirror, but the image looks like it's from a 350mm. And the star colors are fantastic!
29 Jul, 2021 Reply

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