Saturn on Jan 24 and 25, 2006
As soon as Shaw Heights Middle School star party was over, I rushed home and set up the scope in the back yard to take advantage of the clear skies and some very good air turbulence. The first image was taken around 11 pm and is a stack of about 1200/1800 frames. Celestron Nexstar11 telescope, Televue 2.5X Powermate, and Phillips Toucam 740 (Pro). Temperature was 35° F., clear sky, turbulence around 7/10, and no wind.
After processing the first couple videos, I decided to take some more. Atmospheric turbulence had improved a bit in the meantime. Some clouds had moved in but did not interfere with Saturn. I think the equatorial zone, south equatorial belt, and south temperate zone are little better defined in this image. Also, there is finally a hint of the south polar cap.
