I'll show you a step by step guide to take incredible images of the red planet using your telescope and free software. As Mars nears opposition, please let me know about your questions and experiences observing or imaging Mars in the comment section below.
Free Software:
PIPP: (The PIPP website is down but here is the Windows 64 bit program file used in this video)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/138Yndmpm49D7MVXUCh1NgGZfTX2mZF17/view?usp=drive_link
AutoStakkert!3:
https://www.autostakkert.com
RegiStax 6:
https://www.astronomie.be/registax
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction/Mars Opposition
1:05 How to Set Up Your Equipment
2:13 How to Adjust Camera Settings
3:43 Preview Your Footage
5:03 How to Use PIPP
7:02 How to Use Autostakkert!3
10:34 How to Use Registax 6
16:10 The Final Image of Mars
Equipment: Orion XT8i, Canon SL2, Astromania T-Ring Adapter, Extendable Camera Adapter and 3x Barlow Lens
T-Ring Adapter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0140U9KLK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Extendable Camera Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0140U9URO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 3x
Barlow Lens: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0140UACM6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
NASA Simulation:
https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=C%2F2020%20F8;old=0;orb=1;cov=0;log=0;cad=0
Music: "Hero's Ascent" by Chris Haugen
“The heavens declare the glory of God”-Psalm 19:1
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