Jupiter with a Camera Lens

[jniemann]

This photo of Jupiter was taken on 22-Jul-2008 using an EF-300mm lens with TWO Teleconverters !!
Jupiter was quite high in the sky (around 70 degrees up)
Seeing was quite good.


http://www.pbase.com/jniemann/image/100559850

Equipment Details:
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi ,Canon EF-300mm f/4L IS USM
300mm lens + two(!) 2x Teleconverters (TC1=Canon, TC2=Teleplus)

Shot info:
Shutter speed: 1/50s
Effective Focal Length: 1200mm
Effective Aperture: f/16
ISO:100

Mirror Lock-up enabled
Camera triggered with RC-1 remote control
28 frames stacked with Registax

you are most welcome to check out some of my other photos at:
www.pbase.com/jniemann/astro

[snabald]

Wow, impressive, that's about what Jupiter looks like through my 4.5" reflector.

[chrissy]

great shot. thank you

clear skies

chrissy

[JAICOA]

You did a super fine job there Jniemann, It came out really good with the set-up you made there a job welldone and Clear Skies

[JAICOA]

You did a super fine job there Jniemann, It came out really good with the set-up you made there a job welldone and Clear Skies

[jniemann]

Thanks for your encouragement people ...
Just wait 'till I get a real telescope

[ozzmosis]

wow thats a realy kewl shot taken with a lens.. nicly done..

i bet you can t wait to get a scope lol

[Romanus]

That's excellent...if I didn't know the setup I'd guess an f-ratio much higher than that.