AndyThilo

24 minutes ago, Ouroboros said:

Thanks for the explanation.I need to get into all this.

As for background I see what you’re saying, but I’m not sure it matters. If anything because the nebula is so much the majority of the image the dark background makes a useful contrast.  But it might be interesting to see what the image looks like with a less ‘clipped’ background. 
 

 

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

2 hours ago, Ouroboros said:

Lovely image. Very nice detail along the left edge and in the dark feature.

Sorry for  my ignorance, but I’m only just starting to get into dual band AP.  Is that an HOO image with Ha red and OIII green and blue?  

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

54 minutes ago, gorann said:

The image is already in an excellent shape! Will be interesting to see if 20 hours will make much of a difference.

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

17 hours ago, ollypenrice said:

This is going in the right direction! It's such a hard target to do.

Olly

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

On 22/10/2023 at 13:21, Dan_Paris said:

Beautiful rendition Andy!

 

Dan

Thanks Dan

On 20/10/2023 at 10:20, alan potts said:

Superb image, really like it !!

Alan

Thank you

On 20/10/2023 at 09:57, carastro said:

Excellent, the dark nebulae show up very well.  
 

Thank you!

On 20/10/2023 at 09:24, sinbad40 said:

Excellent image, reflection nebula are my favourite and this is on my list for this winter.

THanks

On 20/10/2023 at 08:07, Nugs said:

Absolutely love this, what a fantastic image. 🤘

Thank you

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

2 hours ago, Spitfire said:

Great!

Probably the best image of this I have seen.👍

Geoff

Thanks Geoff!

15 hours ago, tooth_dr said:

Phenomenal, such detail.  I had a clear night last night, never thought about this one 

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.

21 minutes ago, Stuart1971 said:

Hmmm, again that’s a 5mw laser…

But you would think that as it’s in an Astro related  item it should be ok….🤔🤔

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. 

3 hours ago, Stuart1971 said:

Yes ideally, I ordered 2 and when both came they were 5mw, and advertised as 1mw, but I did not dare try them, just returned and looked elsewhere on Amazon, but I can’t find my order to send you a link, it must have been on my sons account a year or 2 ago….

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

35 minutes ago, Stuart1971 said:

I got my laser pen from Amazon, but 1mw lasers seem harder to get now, and not sure I would trust a 5mw one…as it may damage the sensor…

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

19 hours ago, tony210 said:

Lovely image - great detail- Tony.

Thanks Tony

On 20/09/2023 at 23:06, GTom said:

Bucket list item, top notch work!

Thanks! 

On 20/09/2023 at 08:16, gorann said:

Beautiful image Andy! Outstanding detail and colour.

Thank you 🙏