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Hi Gina, Lovely to see you "getting your mojo back" and  imaging again. I love both images the rich red and the wonderful Ha image and both well processed too.

Steve

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Unbelievable Tom, the patience, skill and utter determination to compile this spectacular image is astonishing. Every time I see that distorted "W" in the sky, it will remind me of your wonderful image.

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On 06/02/2020 at 17:56, Philip R said:

TAL telescopes were very popular entry level 'scopes.

If you can do some bartering with the seller, you may be in for a good one as they were built like USSR/CCCP military hardware.

As previously mentioned, earlier models may not take 1.25" eyepieces and accessories. 

 

edit: Just found this online article/review http://www.opticalvision.co.uk/documents/65.pdf by Martin Mobberly. 

Not all Tal scopes were entry level scopes. The Tal 200K & Tal 250K scopes were mid to higher end  Klepsov scopes.

Steve

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Hi Ash, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge. I can understand you being eager to purchase a scope. But, there is a phlefera of scopes out there to confuse the uninitiated. I would certainly visit your local astronomy club for advice and hopefully have the experience of viewing and using various scopes  to gain an understanding of your preferences. My advice, if you haven't found your ideal scope prior to your trip to France, is to purchase a good pair of 7 x 50 binoculars.

Steve 

Hi Hugh,

Sorry for not replying, but have recently returned from our 2 week winter break. I have replaced the components and ready to test again. I'll have a look at the updated user manual tomorrow.

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That is a fine "first image" on the winding road of your astrophotography endeavours

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1 hour ago, kirkster501 said:

Yes Steve, but I think I have to tone down this noise reduction.  I just applied it to the first two wavelet layers on this occasion and I like the result better.

I agree Steve, that looks a whole lot better.

Steve

Really nice image and well processed to give that "Hubble look". Just a pointer. Now you are using narrowband filters, ramp up your exposures, if your guiding is good enough. I expose at 1200s per filter.

Steve