Mars too bright

Hey everyone! I have Nexstar 5 (127mm, f=1250), microsoft LifeCam Cinema HD, Baader UV-IR cut filter. When pointing telescope at mars I see just bright point. I was trying to change settings og th camera but it does not help at all. Did anyone get same problem? Many thanks for your attention

Hi, you might need to use a barlow for this to bump up the planet size.
Also, do keep in mind that Mars is never large compared to the likes of jupiter or saturn in a scope, its the toughest of the 3 planets to image.

Yes, using barlow lenses 2x and 3x are not enough. here is a picture of what I'm getting

hmm, maybe out of focus or collimation ?!? I dont know if your scope can be/is collimatable.
maybe try reducing the brightness settings on your capture software also.

No, it's perfectly collimated and focused. I've tried different settings, but it does not help That's why I'm asking for a help here

If the jpg is faithful to the capture ADU values then it does appear over exposed.
Peak pixel value in red channel is 255 (maxed out)
in green its 191
in blue its 113

So looks like its over exposed.

It might be the capture s/w that you use.
I've had similar problems in the past.
Can't remember the S/W I was using.

Maybe try alternate s/w - IRIS comes to mind
www.astrosurf.com/buil/us/iris/iris.htm

From menu
video / AVI capture

It also does all sorts of processing / image reduction.
Haven't used it in anger - but I did download it and had a quick play because I was frustrated at the problem that you appear to describe.

Mark C.