AndyThilo

Well I've just reprocessed, different palette but I quite it, this is more HOO and the background is better (IMHO).

Thanks!. It's HOO in the sense that my filter only allows Ha and Oiii through so there is no Sii. But I use a script in Pixinsight which lets me play with the colour palette in real time and tweak till I'm happy. I'm not really happy with the background on this and am re-doing it, it's almost clipped, i.e pure black.

135 x 300s Lights - 11hr 15mins ASI 2600MC Pro with IDAS NBZ Filter Altair EDT-F 130mm with 0.8 Reducer - f5.6 730mm Skywatcher EQ6R Pro ASI Air Plus Processed in Pixinsight

Struggled with this, pulling the dust I found quite difficult and still not massively pleased with it. Altair Astro EDF-T 130mm with 0.8 reducer ASI 2600 MC Pro @ -10 No filter (built in UV/IR cut) Skywatcher EQ6R Pro 50mm WO Guide Scope with ASI290MM Mini ASI Air Plus 14hrs data shot over 3 nights in B4 UK Processed in Pixinsight

Thanks, as long as I get good subs around new moon it should get the dust to pop more and tighten up the details.......maybe

Thanks, hope to add more time once the moon and clouds go away

Thanks Dan

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M78 Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula Tricky one this as starts quite low but it'll be around for a while so hope to get her up to 20hrs at some point. Imaged over 2 nights but only visible from 01:30 from my garden. 148 x 180s lights - 7hrs 20mins 30 Flats, 30 Dark Flats, 30 Darks Altair 130mm EDF-T Triplet with 0.8 reducer ASI2600MC Pro Stacked in PI Background reduction using GradXpert AI Beta Processed in PI

Thanks Geoff!

Thanks :), wanted to make a start before it disappears but looks like I'll get nowhere near my 20hr plan

Shot over 2 nights from my B4 garden on the 13th & 14th October 98 x 300 lights - 8hrs 20mins 30 Flats, 30 Dark Flats, 30 Darks Altair 130mm EDF-T Triplet with 0.8 reducer ASI2600MC Pro with IDAS NBZ filter Stacked in PI Background reduction using GradXpert AI Beta Processed in PI

Well I'm struggling with my jig. Cutting the hole with a hole saw leaves the surface ever so slightly uneven and means the camera wobbles. Not sure how to fix that and with it wobbling, it's impossible sort out the tilt. Any ideas? I've tried the camera on the surface before I cut it and it was completely flat.

Yeah that's my concern also. I've actually ordered a cat laser pen toy from amazon, should arrive today. Takes 2 x AAA but not sure how I can determine it's output power.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CBQ56Q4C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Would this be safe? Only laser I can find on Amazon

Oh yes didn't think about using a laser collimator. I've ordered one, it was only £4. Also ordered a kitchen unit for £30 that's 600x350, should work. Just need to 3D print the holders.

This be ok? - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134095267492?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=SEYIxLOZTpG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=Rc9u5-8wSV6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Looked on Amazon but they don't seem to sell them anymore, I'll have to do some googling. 1mW Red Class 1?

Does anyone have a link to a suitable laser pen? I'd like to do this as my 2600MC Pro has bad tilt. I work next door to kitchen fitters so will get them to make me a small box and I'll 3D print a camera & laser holder. Anyone have a 2600 & laser STL I can use before I design my own? Thanks

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