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[Doug_Hole]

Hi everyone, I took this shot of mercury 2 days ago using the celestron nexstar 130slt, an ir/uv cut filter, and a 3x barlow lens. I didn't use my red longpass filter because the seeing wasn't sufficient enough to reveal detail. I think crater kuiper is visible in this shot, but I'll let you all decide. 

 

Mercury 

 

 

 

Winjupos simulation

Edited by Doug_Hole, 21 April 2025 - 06:35 PM.

[Martinbruce]

What magnification was used for the shot? Sorry, not seeing the crater but super cool to see Mercury. Thanks 

[Doug_Hole]

What magnification was used for the shot? Sorry, not seeing the crater but super cool to see Mercury. Thanks 

Can't really tell you magnifacation, there was a 3x barlow used with a planetary camera, the roi was set to 640 x 480.

[RalphMeisterTigerMan]

Many people do not realize how difficult Mercury can actually be to observe! Excellant job! Thank-you for sharing.

 

Clear skies and keep looking up!

RalphMeisterTigerMan

[Doug_Hole]

Many people do not realize how difficult Mercury can actually be to observe! Excellant job! Thank-you for sharing.

 

Clear skies and keep looking up!

RalphMeisterTigerMan

Thank you! Yes, it was quite difficult to image!