Hey just noticed that myself.
Now I have an excuse for this glass of scotch.

This far from the best that can be done with Jupiter. But it was an experiment with the DS. I used my 200mm X 1200mm reflector, and two 2X converters. That would be a total of 4800mm FL and F24.

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FatherTed,

Those are good beginning photos. It takes practice to learn the quirks of both the camera and scope.

I just use the matte part of my split image screen. I've got to where I can tell when it's in focus.
BTW, I don't use an eyepiece. The camera is direct coupled to the focuser.

I've even used a 2X converter on the 8". Gives me 2400mm, F12.

There are others.
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8" scope, istDS

Excellent idea. I'll have to pass that on to parents I know.

Sadly I bet he never even had a background check. Many districts across the US have been very negligent in doing checks. In my area, one school district was found to be employing 4 convicted sex offenders. And they had passed a check. But it was a very quick check.

I personally have a rule that I never ever point a camera at any child.
A friend was arrested for taking a shot of his little neice being given a bath by her mother. The film developing people called the police and gave them the film. He was able to get the charge dropped. But he lost his job.

Nope, children are off limits at any price for me.

I spent the day with a large buck and his harem. He was getting irate at the ladies being near me. That's one of the ladies just to the side of thelens. He finally convinced me they were his. LOL
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The charge and confrontation I left large and posted to Flickr.

Thank you for the compliment.
It is oriented as the eye sees it looking up. I have got in the habit of presenting the photos as a layman would expect them. I know this is contrary to usual standards. But it is easier to point out features to non astronomers.

I was still able to shoot at 1/125 with 2400mm and f12. Iso 400.
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