Using Computer to Capture Jupiter
After Jupiter opposition this year, I started using my MacBook as a camera screen extension. In this article, I show results from over a week.
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After Jupiter opposition this year, I started using my MacBook as a camera screen extension. In this article, I show results from over a week.
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