Imaging with ST102

[Andyfx]

Hey guys has anyone got any experience of imaging DSOs using a Startravel 102 and any sample images?

[JamesF]

I've never tried it with mine. The assumption is that the colour correction needs to be better for colour imaging. I have in the past wondered if the ST range might work for mono imaging with filters, but you'd need to refocus after each colour and by the time you've bought the camera and filters and perhaps a filter wheel then a new scope isn't looking so expensive The focuser might need a little love (or more) before putting much load on it, too.

James

[dugpatrick]

CA should not be a problem if you're using narrowband filters. But, you would probably have to refocus when changing to a different narrowband filter. I've seen good pictures taken with a 80mm f/5 (ST80) and narrowband.

Doug

[JamesF]

RIght, so the ultimate solution then is four mono cameras permanently fitted with an L, R, G or B filter, each on an ST80, all on top of a NEQ6

James

[Andyfx]

Thanks guys but I have found this link that answers my question, it seems DSO imaging is more than possible with a ST102:

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/140691-mostly-modest-setups-dso-showcase/

[JamesF]

I'd completely forgotten that stan26 was using an ST102. For some reason I had it in my head that it was something else. No reason not to give it a try then

James

[x6gas]

Yeah - those images are awesome... but I'd imagine it takes skill and patience in roughly equal measure and plentiful quantity to get those kind of results...

Proves it can be done though!

[JamesF]

After putting up with the weather for the last three months I've got so much patience that I'm going to have to dig a hole and bury some of it

James

[sologuitarist61]

Thanks guys but I have found this link that answers my question, it seems DSO imaging is more than possible with a ST102:

http://stargazerslou...s-dso-showcase/

Thanks for the link. I was beginning to wonder if I had bought the right scope for imaging, but that is what can be done with an ST102, then I should be more than happy with my ST120 (and hopefully the Revelation 80 as well)

[Andyfx]

Yea, stunning images by Stan and others, something we can all hope to aspire to!

[astrostu]

hi andy, im just a noob to all this astro imaging stuff. I just recently took an image of the star vega. its far from the best but im well chuffed with it. the image was taken with an st102 with nikon d3100 on an eq3 synscan mount. 30 sec exposure processed with GIMP software.