Trevor N

Excellent shots Pete 👍

I've combined two shots using the modded pst. The proms are a bit over exposed but I wanted to show the activity just over the horizon from the big new spot that is now appearing

The same area taken through an ED100 with a white light filter and then with the modded end of a pst attached. I used an imaging source mono camera

That’s brilliant Luke. Intrigued with that. Trevor 

38 minutes ago, neil phillips said:

Very Nice Trevor. Looks spot on. Lovely velvety tones. And sharp too. A great combination. 

Thanks Neil. I always value your opinion. I feel like I’m getting somewhere now 👍

Always seem drawn to this area. taken a few nights back with a C9.25 and 178mono. Lucky enough to have some good seeing. Trevor

4 hours ago, neil phillips said:

Now you got a flow for it. Those few times will be not so few. But probably quite a lot. You must be eager to get on a high moon soon. Just keep doing what your doing. And it will all fall into place

Thanks Neil. Certainly looking forward to the next lunation with a high moon. Lets all hope the weather plays ball again !! Trevor

15 minutes ago, Debo said:

Superb 

Thanks Den . Appreciate that. Trevor

2 hours ago, maw lod qan said:

Isn't this true with us all??!!

And yes, that is an excellent image!

Thanks very much for the comment. Trevor 

11 hours ago, Nick Smith said:

The fine detail in Ptolemaeus is amzing, great job!

Thanks Nick. Appreciate the comment. Trevor 

13 hours ago, WestCoastCannuck said:

Wow!  Really great stuff Trevor!

Thanks Mike. The first real chance to try out the C9.25. At least I know the scope can do it in the future and lesser quality is me or the seeing or both !!

On 16/03/2022 at 19:39, Pete Presland said:

The Mak180  "Planet killer" is killing the Moon as well, great looking images.

Thanks Pete. If the conditions are right is does seem a capable bit of kit. Trevor

That’s a great image Mike. Lots of fine detail throughout 👍

13 hours ago, WestCoastCannuck said:

They look good Trevor!   At F15 you are very oversampled, but the images are still pretty smooth - expecially the third one and the last with Clavius.   Maybe consider trying the Mak and 178 using a reducer....  bring it in closer to matching potential of camera and scope. 

Got your note!!   Very tardy I know in my replies.....  its coming.   lol

 

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Thanks Mike. I will give the reducer a go and see what happens. Appreciate the help. Trevor 👍

That’s a very good shot Martyn. You’ve beaten me to a mineral moon. Well done 👍

More time to process some images and hopefully get better results. All taken a few days back with a 180 Mak at Prime focus using a 178 mono

Lots of detail there Neil. Like Martyn, I have never tried a colour shot of the moon but it’s definitely one for the future 👍

41 minutes ago, morimarty said:

Some excellent close up detail Trevor in this image.

Thanks for the comment Martyn. Imaging often doesn’t work out how I intend but it’s nice the few times it does 😁

5 minutes ago, neil phillips said:

Another excellent result

Thanks very much Neil. It’s the first time I’ve had very good seeing with the C9.25 since I brought it. It does make all the difference 👍

Nice images Pete. The Gassendi one is full of detail. I’m still struggling with when to use a Barlow. The seeing seems to vary so much in a short time.

Taken a few nights back through a C9.25 with 178 mono camera. Taken at prime focus with no barlow used

24 minutes ago, neil phillips said:

Its a great capture. You did well Trevor. Its all in the data captured. And certainly the best data i have seen from you. You should be pleased. Those C9.25s are great scopes too. i would put it on par with my Orion 245mm which is no slouch. But its the person behind the scope that gets the data. Once again well done. 

 

Martyn. I think you know a thing or two yourself. Your early Saturns impressed the hell out of me. Jupiter will be back soon. 

Thanks Neil. Again, really appreciate the help and advice. Trevor

1 hour ago, morimarty said:

You should be happy with it Trevor. There is some good close up detail in this image . Can I ask what filter you are using IRpass/Red/Green?. I will certainly second what you say about NP Is images speak for themselves.

Thanks Martyn. I used an IR685 filter. It certainly improves the seeing. Trevor 

1 hour ago, Mr Spock said:

Very nice! A favourite area of mine.

Thanks Michael, I have loads of pictures of this area and always seem to go back to it. 

Taken a few nights back during some good seeing. I used a 178mono at prime focus on a C9.25. I've over exposed a couple of bits but its more detail than I've ever achieved in this area so I'm happy.

My complete thanks to Neil P for his advice and guidance during processing. I've used various programs in the past but had little understanding of what I was doing. He certainly has a wealth of knowledge and experience but anyone would be aware of that if they have looked closely at the images he submits.

All I have to do is remember what I did this time during processing and that will be a challenge in itself !!!!!