First DSO Images

[Kerrp30]

Hello,

Managed to hook up my DSLR and Scope CPC800 tonight and did a bit of imaging.

Nothing great but an attempt all the same.

ALT/AZ tracking

Tried M42

Focus is out, I have a mask but could not see anything to use it what type of star should I be on to achieve focus.

Thanks

Paul

[drumsolo]

Hi Paul, Well done for your first capture, its a real buzz when you get something for the first time.

What length exposures did you take?

You should try and focus on a star close to your object, you could use Rigel or Alntiak for example. Try and take as many exposures as your set up will allow, im guessing around 30 secs on your alt/alz mount then stack them in deep sky stacker. You will be amazed how much more detail you will get even with short exposures as M42 is so bright.

good luck

Stuart

[Kerrp30]

This was a 6 second exposure, 15 seconds I had trailing.

So I should take lots then stack them, okay will try that hopefully tomorrow night, might even go to a far away place with less lights!!

[Kerrp30]

For using the mask do I need to be at a dark sky site not in my floodlit back garden?

Paul

[Daniel-K]

no aslong as you can see the star through the ask you should be fine