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Jupiter GRS Transit Video

Last post 07-24-2008 08:21 AM by Larry Alvarez. 11 replies.

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07-20-2008 01:27 PM

Larry Alvarez Joined on 06-16-2006 Texas Posts 169	Jupiter GRS Transit Video I took this on the 19th. The seeing was pretty good on this day so I took my 5 inch Tak out for a spin. The transit was amazing. The video is around 3 meg so modem users beware. It plays better if you download it before viewing it. Clear Skyz, LA Jupiter GRS transit
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07-21-2008 08:38 AM In reply to

Starwolf
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Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!! What was the interval between each image? About 1 minute or so? I tried this on my last posting...at 10 minute intervals. Of course, after 80 minutes the clouds rolled in and ruined the movie. I got the GRS transitting from beginning to just over half-way thru the disk before kaput....

Well done. I think next time I do a movie it will be at 2 minute intervals instead of 10 minutes...

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07-21-2008 12:13 PM In reply to

Larry Alvarez Joined on 06-16-2006 Texas Posts 169	Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video Either interval should be good, just keep in mind the longer the interval the more frames you'll need. I use Registax to make the movie and it sets the frame rate at 30fps, so as long as you keep the intervals regular over the duration it should come out good. Smoothness comes from fast play back. Clear Skyz, LA
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07-21-2008 01:10 PM In reply to

Kevin Bozard Joined on 01-13-2006 South Carolina Posts 2,583	Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video Nice video Larry, I especially liked the zoomed image. Nicely done. Signature kevinbozard.com Equipment (so far): Celestron C6R-GT , Celestron C80mmED Orion XT10 Dobsonian , Orion XT 8 Dobsonian Coronado Personal Solar Telescope Zhumell 20 x 80 binoculars Canon 400d, Philips SPC900NC, Toucam 840k, Meade LPI, Orion DSI CCD Beaufort, SC
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07-21-2008 01:23 PM In reply to

Oliver Tunnah Joined on 12-05-2005 Bristol UK Posts 651	Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video Really nice!!!
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07-21-2008 05:15 PM In reply to

Larry Alvarez
Joined on 06-16-2006
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Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video

Thanks Kev and Oliver. The zoom in feature is where I decided to switch from wide field to closeup imaging. 2.5x Powermate to 5x Powermate. I wanted the transition to be as smooth as possible so I used the same technology that they used on Terminator 2. I morphed the smaller image into the closeup image and it provided the seamless appearance of what you'd expect a zoom in to look like. Tricky but well worth the added headache I think. I'm working on my second video and should be posting a link sometime tonight. Clear Skyz, LA :)

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07-21-2008 05:31 PM In reply to

Kevin Bozard
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Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video

Larry Alvarez:
I'm working on my second video and should be posting a link sometime tonight.

Cool... we look forward to seeing the next video Larry.

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07-21-2008 08:00 PM In reply to

alphajuno Joined on 11-10-2007 League City, TX Posts 58	Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video That is sweet. Great job! Signature Alt-Az 11" SCT, F/10 2.5x Powermate DMK21AU04.AS 60 fps 5.6uM League City, TX
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07-21-2008 09:11 PM In reply to

Larry Alvarez Joined on 06-16-2006 Texas Posts 169	Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video Thanks everyone. If you like that one you'll love the next one I'm posting.
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07-21-2008 11:54 PM In reply to

WABarry Joined on 02-07-2008 Vancouver, WA Posts 200	Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video I will add another three "awesomes"!!!! Signature 12 inch classic Dobsonian Celestron NexStar 4se Orion 80mm short tube refractor ToUcam pro II 840k Meade DSI color Orion 9x63 binoculars
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07-22-2008 09:35 AM In reply to

chuck81 Joined on 02-09-2007 SE Oklahoma Posts 415	Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video I have to add my awesome job to the list. Signature Chuck Keep looking up! Orion XT8 classic Telrad Shorty 2X Barlow 25mm Plossl 10mm Plossl (not enough eye relief. can't use it) Orion 21-7 zoom lens 13mm Orion Stratus Human brain 1.0
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07-24-2008 08:21 AM In reply to

Larry Alvarez Joined on 06-16-2006 Texas Posts 169	Re: Jupiter GRS Transit Video Thanks Chuck. It is much appreciated. I put alot of time and effort into my videos. Clear Skyz, LA :)
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