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Located near the Hamlet of Yarker, Township of Stone Mills, County of Lennox and Addington, Province of Ontario, Canada
For Jupiter GRS transit times: https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/interactive-sky-watching-tools/transit-times-of-jupiters-great-red-spot/

Date Page Last Generated / Number of sessions / Number of Images: Wed 29 Nov 2023 05:01:57 PM EST 21 21
2023-11-28-2330_5-k-l-jupiter-shadow-Europa-Io_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=2ms_lapl5_ap89_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-11-25-0236_0-k-l-jupiter-shadow-GRS-Ganymede_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=2ms_lapl5_ap73_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-11-02-0141_8-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap98_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-10-23-0902_3-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap74_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-10-19-0903_6-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap92_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-28-0907_8-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap88_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-25-0911_8-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap87_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-22-0859_8-k-l-jup_europa-grs-zwo_asi585mc_exposure=8ms_lapl5_ap82_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-21-0916_4-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap80_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-20-0924_6-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap81_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-14-0913_7-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=15ms_lapl5_ap77_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-13-0932_9-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=5ms_lapl5_ap80_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-06-0857_9-k-l-jup-europa_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=5ms_lapl5_ap73_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-09-05-0841_9-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=4ms_lapl5_ap72_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-08-05-0750_1-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap100_drizzle15_as_p25reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-07-30-0841_0-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap103_drizzle15_as_p25reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-07-24-0906_1-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap97_drizzle15_as_p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-07-15-0816_8-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=12ms_lapl5_ap128_drizzle15_as_p25reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-02-13-0004_4-kk-l-jupiter_exposure=5ms_zwo_asi290mc_lapl5_ap54_drizzle15_as_p10reg1.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-01-16-2337_8-kk-l-jupiter_exposure=4ms_zwo_asi290mc_lapl5_ap61_drizzle15_as_p10reg1.png-annotated.png.jpg 2023-01-08-0040_0-kk-l-jupiter_exposure=4ms_zwo_asi290mc_lapl5_ap62_drizzle15_as_p10reg1-callisto.png-annotated.png.jpg




2023-11-28-2330_5-k-l-jupiter-shadow-Europa-Io_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=2ms_lapl5_ap89_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=48.09" Magnitude=-2.83 Altitude=35.93° Airmass=1.70 CMI=232.0° CMII=179.6° CMIII=224.1° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=3150mm (F/15) Resolution=0.19" Filename=2023-11-28-2330_5-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=2.5ms.ser Date=20231128 Date(UT)=20231128 Start=182931.001 Mid=183031.001 End=183131.002 Start(UT)=232931.001 Mid(UT)=233031.001 End(UT)=233131.002 Duration=120.001s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=12730 FPS (avg.)=106 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=904x922 ROI(Offset)=1792x752 Shutter=2.493ms Gain=452 (75%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=183 Histogramm=71% Noise(avg.deviation)=2.12 eADU=0.067 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=120 Seconds Sensor temperature=6.2°C




2023-11-25-0236_0-k-l-jupiter-shadow-GRS-Ganymede_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=2ms_lapl5_ap73_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=48.43" Magnitude=-2.85 Altitude=57.51° Airmass=1.19 CMI=73.3° CMII=50.4° CMIII=93.8° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=3250mm (F/16) Resolution=0.18" Filename=2023-11-25-0236_0-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=2.2ms.ser Date=20231124 Date(UT)=20231125 Start=213502.594 Mid=213602.594 End=213702.594 Start(UT)=023502.594 Mid(UT)=023602.594 End(UT)=023702.594 Duration=120.000s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=9766 FPS (avg.)=81 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=904x906 ROI(Offset)=1632x712 Shutter=2.235ms Gain=448 (74%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=178 Histogramm=69% Noise(avg.deviation)=2.11 eADU=0.357 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=120 Seconds Sensor temperature=6.9°C




2023-11-02-0141_8-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap98_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=49.44" Magnitude=-2.91 Altitude=38.77° Airmass=1.60 CMI=6.0° CMII=158.9° CMIII=196.2° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4450mm (F/22) Resolution=0.14" Filename=2023-11-02-0141_8-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=7.0ms.ser Date=20231101 Date(UT)=20231102 Start=214022.364 Mid=214152.365 End=214322.366 Start(UT)=014022.364 Mid(UT)=014152.365 End(UT)=014322.366 Duration=180.002s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=21344 FPS (avg.)=118 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=832x818 ROI(Offset)=1168x648 Shutter=7.033ms Gain=448 (74%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=157 Histogramm=61% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.33 eADU=0.067 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=9.3°C




2023-10-23-0902_3-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap74_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=49.27" Magnitude=-2.90 Altitude=37.49° Airmass=1.64 CMI=134.2° CMII=1.0° CMIII=35.7° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4400mm (F/22) Resolution=0.14" Filename=2023-10-23-0902_3-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=6.1ms.ser Date=20231023 Date(UT)=20231023 Start=050049.425 Mid=050219.425 End=050349.426 Start(UT)=090049.425 Mid(UT)=090219.425 End(UT)=090349.426 Duration=180.001s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=21701 FPS (avg.)=120 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=800x804 ROI(Offset)=1480x608 Shutter=6.093ms Gain=445 (74%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=170 Histogramm=66% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.60 eADU=0.062 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=11.8°C




2023-10-19-0903_6-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap92_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=49.10" Magnitude=-2.88 Altitude=40.37° Airmass=1.54 CMI=222.8° CMII=120.1° CMIII=153.8° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4450mm (F/22) Resolution=0.13" Filename=2023-10-19-0903_6-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=6.6ms.ser Date=20231019 Date(UT)=20231019 Start=050208.513 Mid=050338.513 End=050508.514 Start(UT)=090208.513 Mid(UT)=090338.513 End(UT)=090508.514 Duration=180.001s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=21603 FPS (avg.)=120 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=800x808 ROI(Offset)=1440x608 Shutter=6.575ms Gain=452 (75%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=169 Histogramm=66% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.71 eADU=0.063 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=19.7°C




2023-09-28-0907_8-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap88_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=47.37" Magnitude=-2.79 Altitude=53.81° Airmass=1.24 CMI=146.5° CMII=204.1° CMIII=232.2° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4550mm (F/22) Resolution=0.13" Filename=2023-09-28-0907_8-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=7.2ms.ser Date=20230928 Date(UT)=20230928 Start=050620.091 Mid=050750.097 End=050920.103 Start(UT)=090620.091 Mid(UT)=090750.097 End(UT)=090920.103 Duration=180.012s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=16490 FPS (avg.)=91 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=800x808 ROI(Offset)=1440x608 Shutter=7.181ms Gain=448 (74%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=182 Histogramm=71% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.19 eADU=0.062 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=15.8°C




2023-09-25-0911_8-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap87_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=47.03" Magnitude=-2.77 Altitude=54.93° Airmass=1.22 CMI=34.9° CMII=115.3° CMIII=142.6° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4550mm (F/22) Resolution=0.13" Filename=2023-09-25-0911_8-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=6.7ms.ser Date=20230925 Date(UT)=20230925 Start=051018.089 Mid=051148.090 End=051318.091 Start(UT)=091018.089 Mid(UT)=091148.090 End(UT)=091318.091 Duration=180.002s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=12569 FPS (avg.)=69 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=808x806 ROI(Offset)=1624x680 Shutter=6.747ms Gain=452 (75%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=195 Histogramm=76% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.78 eADU=0.060 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=24.1°C




2023-09-22-0859_8-k-l-jup_europa-grs-zwo_asi585mc_exposure=8ms_lapl5_ap82_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=46.68" Magnitude=-2.75 Altitude=57.66° Airmass=1.18 CMI=273.5° CMII=16.9° CMIII=43.4° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4450mm (F/22) Resolution=0.13" Filename=2023-09-22-0859_8-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=7.5ms.ser Date=20230922 Date(UT)=20230922 Start=045936.359 Mid=045951.362 End=050006.365 Start(UT)=085936.359 Mid(UT)=085951.362 End(UT)=090006.365 Duration=30.006s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=3367 FPS (avg.)=112 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=864x788 ROI(Offset)=1656x568 Shutter=7.506ms Gain=455 (75%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=255 Histogramm=100% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.20 eADU=0.062 AutoAlign=false PreFilter=none Limit=30 Seconds Sensor temperature=16.8°C




2023-09-21-0916_4-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap80_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=46.56" Magnitude=-2.75 Altitude=56.34° Airmass=1.20 CMI=125.6° CMII=236.6° CMIII=262.8° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4450mm (F/22) Resolution=0.13" Filename=2023-09-21-0916_4-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=5.8ms.ser Date=20230921 Date(UT)=20230921 Start=051455.580 Mid=051625.583 End=051755.587 Start(UT)=091455.580 Mid(UT)=091625.583 End(UT)=091755.587 Duration=180.007s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=18100 FPS (avg.)=100 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=800x804 ROI(Offset)=1288x960 Shutter=5.846ms Gain=455 (75%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=191 Histogramm=74% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.56 eADU=0.067 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=16.3°C




2023-09-20-0924_6-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap81_drizzle15p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=46.44" Magnitude=-2.74 Altitude=55.92° Airmass=1.21 CMI=332.6° CMII=91.1° CMIII=117.1° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4450mm (F/22) Resolution=0.13" Filename=2023-09-20-0924_6-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=5.9ms.ser Date=20230920 Date(UT)=20230920 Start=052307.872 Mid=052437.876 End=052607.881 Start(UT)=092307.872 Mid(UT)=092437.876 End(UT)=092607.881 Duration=180.009s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=11683 FPS (avg.)=64 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=808x800 ROI(Offset)=1536x656 Shutter=5.946ms Gain=448 (74%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=193 Histogramm=75% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.42 eADU=0.065 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=15.8°C




2023-09-14-0913_7-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=15ms_lapl5_ap77_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=45.68" Magnitude=-2.70 Altitude=59.30° Airmass=1.16 CMI=98.0° CMII=262.3° CMIII=286.7° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4300mm (F/21) Resolution=0.14" Filename=2023-09-14-0913_7-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=15.0ms.ser Date=20230914 Date(UT)=20230914 Start=051328.311 Mid=051343.312 End=051358.314 Start(UT)=091328.311 Mid(UT)=091343.312 End(UT)=091358.314 Duration=30.003s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=1982 FPS (avg.)=66 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=808x804 ROI(Offset)=1424x648 Shutter=15.01ms Gain=452 (75%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=176 Histogramm=69% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.06 eADU=0.011 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=30 Seconds Sensor temperature=19.8°C




2023-09-13-0932_9-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=5ms_lapl5_ap80_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.13 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=45.55" Magnitude=-2.69 Altitude=58.00° Airmass=1.18 CMI=311.7° CMII=123.6° CMIII=147.7° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4300mm (F/21) Resolution=0.14" Filename=2023-09-13-0932_9-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=4.9ms.ser Date=20230913 Date(UT)=20230913 Start=053126.347 Mid=053256.352 End=053426.357 Start(UT)=093126.347 Mid(UT)=093256.352 End(UT)=093426.357 Duration=180.010s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=15187 FPS (avg.)=84 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=808x806 ROI(Offset)=1464x672 Shutter=4.904ms Gain=452 (75%) AutoExp=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=188 Histogramm=73% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.50 eADU=0.051 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=28.6°C




2023-09-06-0857_9-k-l-jup-europa_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=5ms_lapl5_ap73_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.12 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=44.61" Magnitude=-2.64 Altitude=60.97° Airmass=1.14 CMI=264.4° CMII=129.9° CMIII=152.2° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4300mm (F/21) Resolution=0.14" Filename=2023-09-06-0857_9-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=4.5ms.ser Date=20230906 Start=045624.655 Mid=045754.659 End=045924.664 Start(UT)=085624.655 Mid(UT)=085754.659 End(UT)=085924.664 Duration=180.009s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=14287 FPS (avg.)=79 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=800x800 ROI(Offset)=1488x776 Shutter=4.510ms Gain=469 (78%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwareBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=180 Histogramm=70% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.46 eADU=0.050 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=31.3°C




2023-09-05-0841_9-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=4ms_lapl5_ap72_drizzle15p10reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.12 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=44.48" Magnitude=-2.64 Altitude=60.65° Airmass=1.15 CMI=96.7° CMII=329.9° CMIII=351.9° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4350mm (F/21) Resolution=0.14" Filename=2023-09-05-0841_9-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=4.2ms.ser Date=20230905 Start=044026.853 Mid=044156.853 End=044326.853 Start(UT)=084026.853 Mid(UT)=084156.853 End(UT)=084326.853 Duration=180.000s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=14776 FPS (avg.)=82 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=800x804 ROI(Offset)=1336x736 Shutter=4.220ms Gain=471 (78%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwareBin=off HighSpeed=on USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=174 Histogramm=68% Noise(avg.deviation)=3.55 eADU=0.067 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=32.1°C




2023-08-05-0750_1-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap100_drizzle15_as_p25reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.12 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=40.32" Magnitude=-2.42 Altitude=40.52° Airmass=1.54 CMI=209.4° CMII=319.4° CMIII=333.1° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4400mm (F/22) Resolution=0.14" Filename=2023-08-05-0750_1-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=7.6ms.ser Date=20230805 Start=034839.783 Mid=035009.783 End=035139.783 Start(UT)=074839.783 Mid(UT)=075009.783 End(UT)=075139.783 Duration=180.000s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=11690 FPS (avg.)=64 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=1096x1074 ROI(Offset)=776x560 Shutter=7.599ms Gain=471 (78%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwareBin=off HighSpeed=off USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=161 Histogramm=63% Noise(avg.deviation)=2.57 eADU=0.053 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=26.3°C




2023-07-30-0841_0-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=6ms_lapl5_ap103_drizzle15_as_p25reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.12 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=39.59" Magnitude=-2.38 Altitude=45.22° Airmass=1.41 CMI=13.2° CMII=168.7° CMIII=180.8° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4600mm (F/23) Resolution=0.13" Filename=2023-07-30-0841_0-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=6.7ms.ser Date=20230730 Start=043931.346 Mid=044101.348 End=044231.351 Start(UT)=083931.346 Mid(UT)=084101.348 End(UT)=084231.351 Duration=180.005s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=297 FPS (avg.)=1 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=1000x984 ROI(Offset)=944x752 Shutter=6.657ms Gain=465 (77%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwareBin=off HighSpeed=off USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=229 Histogramm=89% Noise(avg.deviation)=2.23 eADU=0.050 AutoAlign=false PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=23.3°C Dark=ZWOASI585MC_1000x984__8bit_Exp=7.16ms_Gain=465_T=22°C_Frames=5_2023-30-07_042623.dark




2023-07-24-0906_1-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=7ms_lapl5_ap97_drizzle15_as_p5reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.12 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=38.88" Magnitude=-2.34 Altitude=45.75° Airmass=1.40 CMI=161.4° CMII=2.5° CMIII=13.1° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4400mm (F/22) Resolution=0.14" Filename=2023-07-24-0906_1-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=7.2ms.ser Date=20230724 Start=050441.805 Mid=050611.806 End=050741.808 Start(UT)=090441.805 Mid(UT)=090611.806 End(UT)=090741.808 Duration=180.003s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=11576 FPS (avg.)=64 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=912x928 ROI(Offset)=1128x752 Shutter=7.157ms Gain=470 (78%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwareBin=off HighSpeed=off USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=168 Histogramm=65% Noise(avg.deviation)=n/a eADU=0.050 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=27.7°C




2023-07-15-0816_8-k-l-jup_zwo_asi585mc_exposure=12ms_lapl5_ap128_drizzle15_as_p25reg1bal.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.12 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kk Location=yarker ontario canada Scope=vixenvc200L Camera=ZWO ASI585MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=37.89" Magnitude=-2.29 Altitude=32.11° Airmass=1.88 CMI=150.7° CMII=60.9° CMIII=69.0° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=4500mm (F/22) Resolution=0.13" Filename=2023-07-15-0816_8-k-L-Jup_ZWO ASI585MC_Exposure=12.0ms.ser Date=20230715 Start=041523.718 Mid=041653.724 End=041823.730 Start(UT)=081523.718 Mid(UT)=081653.724 End(UT)=081823.730 Duration=180.012s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=7946 FPS (avg.)=44 File type=SER Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=1000x1006 ROI(Offset)=1440x464 Shutter=12.00ms Gain=452 (75%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 Gamma=50 HardwareBin=off HighSpeed=off USBTraffic=100 WBlue=75 WRed=55 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=162 Histogramm=63% Noise(avg.deviation)=n/a eADU=0.065 AutoAlign=true PreFilter=none Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=26.1°C




2023-02-13-0004_4-kk-l-jupiter_exposure=5ms_zwo_asi290mc_lapl5_ap54_drizzle15_as_p10reg1.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.11 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kevin kell Location=scgo-yarker ontario canada Scope=Vixen VC200L 200mm Cassegrain Camera=ZWO ASI290MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=35.11" Magnitude=-2.14 Altitude=23.12° Airmass=2.55 CMI=0.8° CMII=353.3° CMIII=320.9° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=3100mm (F/15) Resolution=0.19" Filename=2023-02-13-0004_4-kk-L-Jupiter_Exposure=4.7ms_ZWO ASI290MC.avi Date=20230212 Start=190256.709 Mid=190426.713 End=190556.718 Start(UT)=000256.709 Mid(UT)=000426.713 End(UT)=000556.718 Duration=180.009s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=15852 FPS (avg.)=88 File type=AVI Extended AVI mode=true Compressed AVI=false Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=608x624 ROI(Offset)=504x304 Shutter=4.662ms Gain=369 (61%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 HighSpeed=off USBTraffic=77 WBlue=90 WRed=50 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=229 Histogramm=89% Noise(avg.deviation)=n/a Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=9.7°C




2023-01-16-2337_8-kk-l-jupiter_exposure=4ms_zwo_asi290mc_lapl5_ap61_drizzle15_as_p10reg1.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.11 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kevin kell Location=scgo-yarker ontario canada Scope=Vixen VC200L 200mm Cassegrain Camera=ZWO ASI290MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=37.47" Magnitude=-2.27 Altitude=38.27° Airmass=1.61 CMI=48.1° CMII=246.7° CMIII=207.2° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=2900mm (F/14) Resolution=0.20" Filename=2023-01-16-2337_8-kk-L-Jupiter_Exposure=4.6ms_ZWO ASI290MC.avi Date=20230116 Start=183621.240 Mid=183751.239 End=183921.239 Start(UT)=233621.240 Mid(UT)=233751.239 End(UT)=233921.239 Duration=179.999s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=12052 FPS (avg.)=66 File type=AVI Extended AVI mode=true Compressed AVI=false Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=704x700 ROI(Offset)=208x136 Shutter=4.646ms Gain=369 (61%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 HighSpeed=off USBTraffic=77 WBlue=90 WRed=50 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=156 Histogramm=61% Noise(avg.deviation)=n/a Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=3.2°C




2023-01-08-0040_0-kk-l-jupiter_exposure=4ms_zwo_asi290mc_lapl5_ap62_drizzle15_as_p10reg1-callisto.png-annotated.png.jpg

FireCapture v2.7.10 Settings ------------------------------------ Observer=kevin kell Location=scgo-yarker ontario canada Scope=Vixen VC200L 200mm Cassegrain Camera=ZWO ASI290MC Filter=L Profile=Jupiter Diameter=38.46" Magnitude=-2.33 Altitude=33.79° Airmass=1.80 CMI=106.9° CMII=13.9° CMIII=331.9° (during mid of capture) FocalLength=2900mm (F/14) Resolution=0.21" Filename=2023-01-08-0040_0-kk-L-Jupiter_Exposure=4.1ms_ZWO ASI290MC.avi Date=20230107 Start=193833.649 Mid=194003.651 End=194133.654 Start(UT)=003833.649 Mid(UT)=004003.651 End(UT)=004133.654 Duration=180.005s Date_format=yyyyMMdd Time_format=HHmmss LT=UT Frames captured=15336 FPS (avg.)=85 File type=AVI Extended AVI mode=true Compressed AVI=false Binning=1x1 Bit depth=8bit Data=RAW Debayer(Preview)=yes Debayer(Data)=no (RAW) Debayer(Algorithm)=NearestNeighbor Debayer(Pattern)=RG ROI=624x626 ROI(Offset)=584x184 Shutter=4.143ms Gain=360 (60%) AutoExposure=off AutoGain=off Brightness=1 HighSpeed=off USBTraffic=77 WBlue=90 WRed=50 Histogramm(min)=0 Histogramm(max)=227 Histogramm=89% Noise(avg.deviation)=n/a Limit=180 Seconds Sensor temperature=-0.1°C


Telescopes Used (left-right oldest-newest)

10cm Meade SC FL=1000mm - RA tracking only

20cm Skywatcher Dobsonian FL=1200mm - alt-az drift scan

20cm Meade LX200 FL=2000mm alt az tracking

102mm Meade SC FL=1000mm - Meade LXD55 tracking

20cm Vixen VC200L FL=1800mm Skywatcher AZ-EQ6GT tracking

Cameras used (newest-oldest):

  • The ZWO ASI585MC (2023 May)
  • The ZWO ASI290MC camera (2018 December) Sensor: 1/2.8" CMOS IMX291 12bit output (12bit ADC) Resolution: 2.1 Mega Pixels 1936x1096 Pixel Size: 2.9 um Exposure Range: 32us-2000s
  • The ZWO ASI20MC camera (2014 September) Sensor: 1/3" CMOS AR0130CS(Color) Resolution: 1.2Mega Pixels 1280x960 Pixel Size: 3.75 um Exposure Range: 64us-1000s