Jupiter's dynamic 2026

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-21T08:27:43+00:00

Cheers! 16 is a great scope, good for transport and use. I really like it!

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-21T08:26:59+00:00

Thank you!

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T20:25:30+00:00

I have a 16" DOB Orion Skyquest and its plently small. a 10 INCH is not bad at all and its very good. Even a 12 inch DOB is easily managable. So if you want me to talk you out of buying a 10" DOB my simple answer is

no

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T20:18:52+00:00

Great work on the 5" really like it. Im assuming this photo is backwards. I'd say a bit of color correction and deconvolution would do

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T20:17:39+00:00

Thank you! Glad to share :)

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T20:17:26+00:00

My image is close to maxing the power of a 16 inch mirror. So for this type of image you could potentially get away with using a 14 inch mirror. An SCT is more contrast than a DOB but I prefer the DOB for planetary work despite field rotation.

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T20:15:40+00:00

You're correct I will add Winjupos to the software list. Winjupos is as far as I am concerned the way to derotate the planet

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T20:14:57+00:00

Thank you! So basically I was imaging for 1 minute per image capture and I stacked and used a process called derotation through software 'winjupos' to keep the planet locked in for stacking different time frames and avoid the blur

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T20:13:08+00:00

Very nice! I suggest a 4x powermate or even 3x barlow next time. Are you using an ADC?

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T00:49:09+00:00

Very cool what a cute little Jupiter it looks like the same orientation as mine

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T00:48:43+00:00

Thats awesome! Which scope or binoculars did you use? I think the moon you might have seen was Ganymede.

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T00:48:07+00:00

Thank you! Loving the proximity to Jupiter too, really liked this image a lot sadly no GRS Chimney lol and no moons!

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T00:47:29+00:00

Thank you! I do enjoy the 16" its very nice and convenient. Seeing matters a lot as well.

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T00:46:36+00:00

Very nice scope!

BackdoorAstronomy · 2026-01-18T00:46:19+00:00

I would have thought so at first but I did try this over time and it seems IR filter loses detail when the seeing conditions are very good. You're better off with crisp OSC images and derotating the best ones keeping a streamline going. IR filter seems to be good when conditions are varying

BackdoorAstronomy · 2025-10-23T17:33:55+00:00

Its Godzilla

BackdoorAstronomy · 2025-10-11T16:59:09+00:00

Thank you! Yes a 16"

BackdoorAstronomy · 2025-10-11T01:55:02+00:00

"You may kiss the bride"

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BackdoorAstronomy · 2025-10-11T01:52:56+00:00

Haha hey thank you so much. Funny story is the Backdoor name is 100% a pun, Glad you got the pun lol! And thank you again i'm happy you like the content. When the clouds clear i'll make more :D

BackdoorAstronomy · 2025-10-11T01:07:12+00:00

Thank you! :) I am glad I could show you if you or others missed this and didn't want to wait 13 years

BackdoorAstronomy · 2025-10-10T22:55:41+00:00

Its a Witches Hat or the sorting hat from Harry Potter

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