M33 & M42

[Tzetze]

Got lucky with clear skies for a few hours last night and tried to make the most of it. Periodic Error is showing in almost all of the subs as zig-zagging of stars. A guiding setup is next on the list.

First up was M33.

20 subs @ 180s

20 subs @ 120s

30 flats and about 25 or 30 darks for each sub length (dark library)

Canon 450D

SW ED80 DS Pro unguided on a cg5-gt

Stacked in DSS

Tweaked in Photoshop

I've been itching to try a capture of M42 and it was due to come into view past the gable end of the house at about 10:30. I took care of the flats before then so as I could spend a little time framing. It took some time to get the image framed just how I wanted and was working against the clock. Only managed to get 20 subs before having to call it a night.

20 subs @ 120s

30 flats and about 25 darks

Canon 450D

SW ED80 DS Pro unguided on a cg5-gt

Stacked in DSS

Tweaked in Photoshop

[Moon monkey]

Fantastic.... I love that M42 ... great framing well done.

Cheers MM

[Doug]

Hi .........

Great images well done

[Tom OD]

Hi Tzetze,Good M42 framing. Its always worth getting that right. I've had pics before that I threw in the bin as I didn't frame it as I wanted.

Good M33 for only 100mins exp. Its a dim object.

Tom

[Tzetze]

Cheers guys, your comments are much appreciated.

[Zul]

Great images! Nice job!

[Coco]

Very well done indeed..

[astro mick]

Yes that really is a good job,in which i think are difficult targets.

Mick.

[tibbs1972]

Superb Images.

Congratulations on a job well done.