Contains:  Solar system body or event
Saturn at Opposition 2023, George Chappel

Saturn at Opposition 2023

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging

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Saturn with Enceladus at opposition.  While this was my first planetary solo attempt in over 2 years, my son (Ethan Chappel) managed to take the time to answer all of my questions despite being busy with his own planetary imaging on the EdgeHD 14 about 10 feet away from me.

This was my third time using the NYX-101 with the EdgeHD 11.  After watching the scope crash down to the pier all three imaging sessions, I have concluded the scope is too much for the mount to handle without a counterweight.  While Pegasus Astro recommends restricting slews to under 3° with a heavy scope like the EdgeHD 11, I still found the scope would back slide even at slew speeds less than what Pegasus recommended.   Fortunately, nothing was damaged, and I've already added a counterweight to the mount and had a successful night of imaging with no crashes.  Crossing my fingers I won't have any more issues with the crashes going forward.

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Saturn at Opposition 2023, George Chappel