Observation by Jim Tomney: Saturn 2026-08-19 WL + Luminance

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Jim Tomney

Observer

Jim Tomney

Observed

2026 Aug 19 - 09:21

Uploaded

2026 Aug 20 - 14:41

Objects

Saturn

Equipment

250mm f/6 Newtonian
QHY5III462 OSC
Tele Vue 2.5x Powermate
UV/IR Block filter

Location

Towson, MD US

Target name

Saturn

Title

Saturn 2026-08-19 WL + Luminance

About this image

Some steady skies amid a very light fog made the early morning effort worthwhile to capture Saturn. Color image blended with a luminance shot using 685 Baader filter to accentuate the band detail.

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2026-08-19_0921_3-JmTmn-WL(L).jpg (37.1 kB)

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