Lunar Conjunction with Jupiter

Dear Friends,

First light with the new AP160 will be tomorrow with an attempt to pursue some high-power high-resolution imaging of the lunar surface. Tonight's effort was geared at more in setting up the equipment in a sort of production mode configuration with the conjunction of the moon with Jupiter representing a means to test various aspects of the configuration.

The dramatic difference in the apparent diameter of the Jovian satellites with that of the moon is so great that it poses a further challenge in itself, not to mention the equally dramatic difference in magnitudes. Anyway, here is a "quick and dirty" result from this evening: www.perseus.gr/Work-Area/jup-moon-20050519.jpg ...

Clear skies!

Anthony.

Great image Anthony.
I was just looking at the conjunction here a half hour or so ago, and it makes a nice image.

Lovely Image Anthony..Like Dave, I was also having a look, I had my four year old nephew with me and he thoroughly enjoyed it, "I can see The Jupiter"...was the catch phrase of the night

I was looking at the conjuction as well, but it was the storm clouds conjucting with the rain clouds :evil:
Bill H.

Anthony - how's the Starfire working out for you? The image you posted looks very sharp.

Dave McD

Dave,

I cannot say enough good things about it. I do not mean to be overdramatic but it is a real masterpiece. For solar and lunar work, I have some amazing image scale when using my EOS 300d.

I am quite eager to test it out for DSO work but that will have to wait slightly since the moon is doing its thing being a pain in the butt right now.

If you are on the list for the same, you are in for a VERY pleasant surprise. The feather-touch focuser upgrade is something I very strongly recommend and is worth the additional $350.

Anthony.