Saturn via Webcam

Planet Saturn with a Philips SPC900NC Webcam attached to a TEC-140 5.5" APO refractor and a Televue 4x Powermate barlow, taken 03/23/2008. For comparison a year later, see, "Saturn's edge-on ring plane", taken 03/16/09. http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_timedtext?video_id=G46cCCI_zHc

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[rickythepitbull]

That is so bad ass i have a mead six inch and one night looking through it i sawot more than i thought i would..put me on a search ever since..mead makes cool stuff. You can see four moons around whatever planet is the one woth four moons..jupiter?

[WJShaheen]

@rickythepitbull - Now, now, Ricky - you have to do your own research. You tell me. :O)

[gooseknack]

Great video of Saturn! I've been reading some of the comments that have been left on this video and I believe that unless you have actually seen Saturn through a good quality telescope, you should not comment on the authenticity of this video. A good quality 5.5inch telescope is more than adequate of capturing a video of saturn such as this when seeing conditions are good! Even an average quality telescope of this size would do well!

[WJShaheen]

@gooseknack - Thanks for the confirmation. My first telescope was a Meade 80mm (3.1 inch) refractor and I was amazed at what could be seen with it. And as I'm sure you know but just want to remind others, a stable mount/tripod is the key. Bill

[sod6t9]

Well back to subject, thanks Bill for such an informative video. Am so sorry that you have to listen to some idiots :) Why do people make comments without knowing facts? They just make themselves look foolish.........

[WJShaheen]

@sod6t9 - Thanks for the support. You know, I used to get annoyed at that. But I now see it an an opportunity. Some honest skepticism is healthy and hides a certain amount of curiosity. As long as they avoid name-calling, I'm OK with it. Thanks again for your encouragement. Bill

[jamieball]

maybe you should try looking at Saturn through even a small telescope before you make such a bold statement.

[WJShaheen]

@nadanoordin10 - It is very real, I assure you. In fact, there are much better videos of Saturn and other planets on YouTube. Just look around. Also, when you get a chance attend an astronomy club's public star party where they will let you look through a telescope. You won't believe your eyes but you will eventually open them up to the real world around you and the real universe we live in. Bill.

[ivanhancock]

Well done, nice video with great detail, I have videoed Saturn myself and I am aware of how difficult it can be, Keep them coming !!

Cheers.. 

[russian0criminal]

0:13 was my favorite part XD

[fastfrankee]

Thanks saved me buying a telescope because once you have seen them thats it!!!

[sumstuff46]

@darcanjel211 looks fake to me, when could you even get a video of saturn and with a good video camera let alone a webcam

i see fake stars in the sky strobing all colors you can see these with a cheap camera record zoom slow down footage shows strobing orb in place of starts, even orion has fake stars, this shit is getting ridiculously close to us to see with a cheap camera

[sarajanegarr]

Cant wait to get my telescope on xmas day :D

[tgigunner]

Wow !!

[darcanjel211]

is that real? looks like CGI LOL

[gooseknack]

@WJShaheen No worries! You are correct, a stable mount/tripod is the most important aspect of a telescope, followed by quality optics. A poor mount will ruin the view in any telescope, as I can attest to!