Mi in Ha

[Komet]

Hello all ....

Well last night was the first time I have settled down on a target for quite a while. Despite the apparent clear sky there was quite a bit of moisture up there causing quite a bit of scintillation. As the temperature dropped central heating exhaust and smoke from chimney became a bit of a nuisance. This was registered quite clearly by the cloud sensor - useful if you are sitting indoors having a quite whisky warmer. Eventually I had to give it up as the cold got to my knee - it really does feel the cold atm.

Anyway ...

M1 in Ha

T: 190MN

C: QHY IMG2Pro @ -30c

F: SXFW - Astronomik Ha

M: NEQ6Pro + EQMod

G: SX OAG + SX Lodestar

Capture soft: Sequence Generator Pro (beta).

Guiding soft: Astroart 5

Processing soft: Pixinsight

18 x 600 secs

Regarding Sequence Generator Pro .... this is an evolution of Sequence Generator which is a frontend for Nebulosity and Astroart. Now, Pro guise, it is a standalone capture program. Totally configurable, great camera control (ASCOM, SBIG and DSLRS at present). time v temp TEC control, plate solving via Elbrus and many useful bit associated with that - makes meridian flips a breeze!. It will link to PHD if you use that particular guiding software (I don't) Well worth a look. Still in beta but extremely solid. The developers are extremely open to suggestions also. Good support. Main Sequence Software

[Anweniel]

Great capture Mick, seems that you have negotiated the exhaust and moisture quite well. If the temperatures have hit anything like they have here in the Midlands then I shouldnt be surprised the cold got to your knee! Always disappointing when you feel you have to cut the session early but regardless a cracking shot of M1 thankyou for sharing.

[Tom OD]

One of the disadvantages of shooting in Winter, are the lit chimmneys and exhausts. Lots of detail in there, very good pic.

Tom.

[martin_h]

Well done! I had a quick look at your live images last night, but like you packed up early, the seeing was terrible here on the coast.

[Zul]

Stunning !

[morimarty]

A lovely image mick considering the awful seeing conditions. i too was trying to capture some o3 on this but gave up due to bad guiding.

ATB martyn