Daytime shots of the
Sun,
Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Regulus
September
21, 2015
Uploaded
9/21/15
A
rare clear morning during our September monsoon, and in a deep
blue sky I imaged not only the Sun, but some daytime planets
as well. Contrast is lower this time of year due to tons of atmospheric
moisture, however I think the results are encouraging. Solar
shots are either prime focus or 2.5x barlow due to very poor
(1.5 / 5) seeing and the planets are all prime focus. |
Below: Solar disk, prime focus two part panorama:
Below: 2.5x barlow shots:
Below: Venus Prime focus near Zenith:
Below: Jupiter, much closer to the Sun!
Below: Mars, very tiny disk - half way from Jupiter to Venus:
Below: The star Regulus, only 2 degrees from Mars:
I tried to get Mercury, but it was still in the trees rising at 9am.
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Instrument: AR152 Explore Scientific 6" f/6.5
Baader Herschel Wedge
Platform: Astrophysics AP1200
CCD Camera: Image Source DMK 51AU03.AS
Filter: Continuum Filter + Baader IR/UV blocker
Exposure: 1/60 sec 15fps
Location: Payson, Arizona
Elevation: 5150 ft.
Sky: Seeing 1.5/5, Transparency 6/10
Outside Temperature: 75F
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