Helix nebula NGC 7293

[RAC]

I've had a crack at this one befor but could never make anything good from it. I'm a bit more happy with tonights efforts.

11x5min subs @ ISO1600 + only 3 darks.

Modded 1000D @ -3°C

Skywatcher 1000mm 8inch f5 reflector.

Baader MPCC.

Modified EQ5 mount, guided with PHD.

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[carastro]

Very, nice.

Nice and clear, smooth and detailed.

Carole

[ncjunk]

You should be happier with that one as it´s very nice, quite a bit of detail there.

[LukeSkywatcher]

Amazing image. Well done.

[ollypenrice]

Impressive, espeicially without a dedicated NB layer. Fine processing, unforced and clean.

Olly

[steppenwolf]

Gotta say, I'd be very happy with that one!

[Coco]

Thats a cracker

Plus 1 more for being happy with it

[rfdesigner]

lovely image.. well tracked, well processed, and just a DSLR

Out of interest how do you get the darks to subtract correctly?.. DSLRs never being that temperature stable.

Derek

[morimarty]

Just love this planetary, very well done.

ATB. martyn.

[Virtual Cold]

One of my favourites (despite having never seen it myself) - good work!

[RAC]

Thanks guys/girls, means alot.

lovely image.. well tracked, well processed, and just a DSLR

Out of interest how do you get the darks to subtract correctly?.. DSLRs never being that temperature stable.

Derek

I just take the darks afterwards and stack them in DSS. I would have done more but it was a work night. If the sky is clear tonight i'll add more to it.

[RAC]

Got some more subs on this and some flats and darks.

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[peter shah]

a very natural looking image

[RAC]

More subs added. I think that'll be about it for now.

33x5min subs @ ISO1600 + 30 darks + 60 lights.

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