Saturn 2021-06-13
Excellent seeing conditions. This is a second attempt with my EdgeHD 11 and new Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro after a near-failure yesterday because of clouds. My primary use for this mount will be for deep sky imaging, but I can also use it for planetary imaging with the EdgeHD 11 in times I would've used the EdgeHD 8 and Advanced VX.
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Notes:
- The North Polar Hexagon has a reddish color with little contrast.
- Some banding is becoming visible in the southern hemisphere as the rings slowly uncover it from Earth's perspective.
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Notes:
- The perimeter of the North Polar Hexagon is bright in near-infrared, making it stand out more than in visible light.