November 26, 2015: Lunt Ca-K B1800 first light!!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Managed to rattle off a couple of 2000 frame SER files using the new Lunt Ca-K module, together with a Meade Series 5000 3x TeleXtender, and ASI174MM in my APM 80mm F/6 which I brought to work today. Stacked 101 frames of each, sharpened in ImPPG, and stitched with AutoStitch. Final postprocessing in GIMP. Seeing was atrocious, which meant focusing was a bit hit-or-miss, but I am still pleased with the first results. They certainly show promise.

Pseudo colour:

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Just tried a slightly different colour scheme. I think I prefer it:

[xtreemchaos]

great Ca-K images Michael, looks like you have got to grips with it right away. well done.  we have 100% cloud today.  clear skys charl.

[Davey-T]

Looking good Michael, hope the Sun stays out for you to practice, no sign of it here 

Dave

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Thanks guys. I managed a late lunchtime session, and those data look a lot sharper

Excited? Me? :blob1:

[laudropb]

You certainly have quickly mastered taking Ca-K images. Very nice.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

The second set are here:

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/257548-november-26-2015-lunt-ca-k-b1800-second-light/

[David Smith]

Great start Michael.

[Pete Presland]

Super sharp and the colour scheme does look much better in the 2nd. 

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Super sharp and the colour scheme does look much better in the 2nd. 

Cheers, Pete. Actually, the second lot are a lot sharper.

[Drop Of Sun]

Promising first light, Michael!