Jupiter and Moons

Jupiter from my backyard! Opposition (closest approach to Earth) was on May 8th but seeing was much better May 14th. One of Jupiter’s moons Io can be seen here casting a dark shadow as it transits across the planet.

Camera: ASI385MC, ZWO ADC

Lens: Celestron 1100 EdgeHD @ F25 (7000mm FL)

Barlow: Tele Vue Powermate 2.5X

Mount: CGX

Seeing: Average

Altitude: 22 degrees

Stack: 40% of 5000 frames

Processed: Autostakkert!2, Registax6, PS

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