October 21, 1999

Saturn finally appeared on the screen. The quality is pretty impressive, you can just make out the Cassini Division, as well as the planet's own shadow cast on its rings.

Jupiter, processed
unsharp masked, 2 images stacked
Jupiter, processed
unsharp masked, 37 images stacked with AstroStack
Saturn, processed
unsharp masked
Saturn, processed
unsharp masked
Compare the above to this image of saturn Saturn with the old B/W quickcam mounted afocally on a 24mm EP. (10/15/1998)
Also compare to this image of Saturn with the old B/W quickcam at prime-focus.
Notice the significant difference in resolution! (10/29/1998)

Today's raw, unprocessed images.

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Liem Bahneman liem@starfleet.com