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This looks great, well done.

Thank you for your kind words, I’m really pleased with this so far and it amazes me how much detail can be pulled out of the data since the histogram was so far to the left it was unbelievable. I’m struggling to accept that all the data is contained within the left quadrant of the histogram as it goes against all my previous photographic experience (expose to the right). At lease noise is better under control in these subs over higher gain and longer exposure times with a more centralised data histogram. Yes, my task for this evening is to capture the DARKS, FLATS & BIAS subs. Being the TEC version of the camera I shouldn’t have any difficulty in capturing these. I don’t know how people capture their DARKS at the time of shooting their LIGHTS. By the time my LIGHTS were finished I was ready for bed with work the next day. Obviously the camera is still on the telescope for the FLATS. I’ll post an updated ‘final’ image this evening.

Hi, This is my first real post and first real attempt at a galaxy. Up until now I have been experimenting with my equipment and particularly with my AA Hypercam 183M PRO TEC camera and trying to figure out gain and exposure lengths to try to minimise noise and the dreaded amp glow. I also know that I have not quite got the camera spacing right as I'm seeing some elongated stars around the image perimeter. Anyway I would really appreciate your feedback with this image. It is Luminance only. This is light frames only, I still have to capture darks, flats, bias etc... Capture Date - 25/04/2019 114 x 60s subs @ gain_100 Stacked in DDS and processed in Photoshop Equipment: William Optics Zenithstar 73 Altair Hypercam 183M PRO TEC Skywatcher HEQ5 with belt mod TS Optics 60mm guide scope Altair GPCAM2 290M Thanks for looking, James

Hi Peter, That sounds great. I live in Corfe Mullen. I'll be sure to check out the Dorset group!

Hello from Dorset, I have been following SGL for a little while now but have finally created an account. I've been interested in astronomy since I was a child, however I can now dedicate more time (more, but not enough) and some money (definitely not enough) to the hobby I am hoping to take it to the next level. I am interested in astrophotography and have started to collate an imaging rig and have completed a few nights of imaging with some beginner success. I am really looking forward to my astro journey and hope to learn a lot from the community here. James