Research Session #2
March 6, 2012
Mitchell D. Revalski
Arrival at the NJAA Observatory was around 6PM EST. After opening the Schirra and setting up the telescope and camera, patience was tested as clouds rolled in and out. The clouds cleared out completely within an hour. The seeing and transparency were very good. I was able to obtain a few videos of Jupiter with and without the 2X Televue Barlow lens. Imaging details are included on the image. Lessons learned include that the telescope should be focused by eye with the barlow lens before inserting the camera. Otherwise, when switching from the standard eyepiece to the camera with attached barlow, the image is so far out of focus due to the extra path length from the barlow, that you cannot see it on the computer monitor at all even when it is dead centered. Also, handling of the camera should be kept to a minimum whenever possible, as a few additional dust spots on the chip by the end of the session were noted.
ALPO Image Database Link:
ALPO Image Database Link:
Image Comments: Note the second image is just 19 minutes after the first, and yet you can see the Great Red Spot on the lower belt has rotated around toward the face a noticeable amount! It really goes to show just how fast Jupiter rotates.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the image regarding the capture or processing procedure. Direct questions and comments to mitchellrevalski@gmail.com
End of Report
March 6, 2012
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