M42

[MikeD]

A late start for me last night.

I went out at 11pm and decided to change the imaging setup to imaging with the 80Ed and guiding with the 10" newt.

I also decided to try and see if I could reach focus with my Atik 0.5 focal reducer in line, managed to get focus but the spacing was wrong ( pants stars at the edge of frame)

Anyway I thought what the hell and had a bash at M42 with the setup as was.

M42 in ha

8 @ 5 Min's & 5 @ 1 min from last night with a prime focus 80ED LRGB image from last year ( converted to mono) to add some contrast to the core.

(click to enlarge)

I have now reduced the disstance between the FR and CCD and will try again next clear night.

Mike.

P.s focus is out a tad too.

[MartinB]

Focus doesn't look bad Mike. Beautiful swirls of nebulosity. You also seem to be the master of interesting stars

[barkis]

That's just a great sight Mike.

And I want my focusing to be that far out too.

Ron.

[MikeD]

You also seem to be the master of interesting stars

I am Indeed.

Thanks guys.