Saturn & The Beehive Cluster M44

Great shot, waiting for clear sky's here to give Saturn first light in my new telescope, a Sky Watcher 200. Santa was real good to me. Thanks Santa.

Deirdre Kelleghan
IAS
www.irishastrosoc.org

Thanks all, It was worth the effort!

Keith, did you use 4 wires on the aperture of the camera?, see 8 spikes on Saturn a very nice effect

I just used two wires Dave to make a simple cross, but Saturn being so bright just gave a great 8 spike look

Keith..

On the 4th of February, saturns going to pass right across the southern end of the cluster, now that will be nice!

Will pencil that one in!!!

Keith..

Thanks all, It was worth the effort!

Keith, did you use 4 wires on the aperture of the camera?, see 8 spikes on Saturn a very nice effect

I just used two wires Dave to make a simple cross, but Saturn being so bright just gave a great 8 spike look

A quick Q.: What's involved in doing this lads :

Paul - simple. I just got two small bits of electrical wiring, about 10cm each long, and stuck them over the lens using sticky tape! Anything will do really, even 2 pieces of string!

The effect on the brighter stars/planets is like above, a lovely cross!

Keith..