Soupy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 M94 in canes venaticiThat's it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky050373 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Sounds like you had an enjoyable and fruitful viewing session, Damian and Soupy - thank you for the report.Those unexpected get together's are often the best ones!Safe journey as you head up to Kielder later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Cheers Vicky, was def worth a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky050373 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Today I will mostly be reading Making Every Photon Count and maybe taking my first steps into the world of processing...... eek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Is a deep dark well to fall into Vicky, but for some massive improvements quickly use page 119 and the following pages to discover how to adjust your layers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky050373 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Is a deep dark well to fall into Vicky, but for some massive improvements quickly use page 119 and the following pages to discover how to adjust your layers. Thanks Soupy. I started reading it before Kielder, and just haven't got back round to it. I'm reading it through from cover to cover today to get a basic overview. I already had Gimp downloaded, but never used it as it scared me lol. I have been given a Photoshop Elements 11 disc, registration code and user manual which I have also downloaded. As recommended by yourself and Leigh (who has kindly lent me his book), I am going to have a look at curves and layers later, and possibly have a go at some basic processing of some of my images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Baker Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 So the weather is looking good for Tuesday night - I really need to try the coma corrector and guiding before it's too late. Anyone up for going out?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 So the weather is looking good for Tuesday night - I really need to try the coma corrector and guiding before it's too late. Anyone up for going out?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI may make it out Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky050373 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I am good for most evenings this week, however Tuesday is especially good for me, so fingers crossed for clear skies so we can have a meet up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Yes and remember that the WADAS observing event next Saturday too as this will probably be the last outing for a couple of months due to darkness not falling until midnight.Last night there was a lot of high cloud about which hindered viewing quite a bit, although both myself and Soupy now know how invaluable a decent finder scope is on a manual dob.A 9x50 would be the bare minimum is the advice I'd give. If you are buying one then stretch to a right angle correct image one as this gives views of the correct orientation making it hell of a lot easier to find your way about using a star chart or app. The skywatcher one (see pic below) I have is very good although with this kind of finder you do need a red dot finder (see telrad below) to compliment it so you can eyeball the guide star you are starting from.There are various incarnations of these two so whichever you choose finding your way about will be easier and your productivity on a night will improve no endDamian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky050373 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Got my PS Elements disc downloaded and had a first attempt at enhancing one of my Milky Way images from Kielder It's going to take a lot of practice with trial and error, but I am amazed at initial results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky050373 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Them there clouds are coming in quick this evening. Meh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupy Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'll second that Damian, a decent finder is an essential piece of kit for non go to scopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupy Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Great image Vicky, processing is amazing when it goes right and brings out detail like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky050373 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Happy birthday Soupy! Hope you have a fab time up at Kielder with plenty of clear skies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky050373 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Great image Vicky, processing is amazing when it goes right and brings out detail like that. Thanks Soupy - I've since had another go at it and manged to reduce a lot of the red hue from the bottom right hand corner. Processing is hard work, with much trial and error, and I have learned it is all too easy to go too far! https://www.flickr.com/photos/132035844@N04/17869284729/in/dateposted-public/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtis Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Finally got around to modify my webcam can't remove the led so just taped over it for nowAnd guess what the clouds came in last night will try tonightMight join you lot at winscar if that's alright Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Finally got around to modify my webcam can't remove the led so just taped over it for nowAnd guess what the clouds came in last night will try tonightMight join you lot at winscar if that's alright NeilNo problem hopefully it will be clear and we'll all get out Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Happy birthday Soupy! Hope you have a fab time up at Kielder with plenty of clear skies! How have I missed Soupys birthday (25th he wishes lol)Make the most of it hope you get a lie in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark62 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Happy birthday soupy have a good time. Don't drink too much [emoji12]Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupy Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Thanks for the birthday wishes chaps... Currently cloudy in Kielder, had a little lie in but not much as kiddie winks were up early plan on a few beers tonight so hoping it stays cloudy if not I'll break out the terrascans. Now I have some serious aperture fever I might just look at making some sort of dob type mount to slot my celestron into, until I can sort out the motorised mount anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Yes and remember that the WADAS observing event next Saturday too as this will probably be the last outing for a couple of months due to darkness not falling until midnight.Last night there was a lot of high cloud about which hindered viewing quite a bit, although both myself and Soupy now know how invaluable a decent finder scope is on a manual dob.A 9x50 would be the bare minimum is the advice I'd give. If you are buying one then stretch to a right angle correct image one as this gives views of the correct orientation making it hell of a lot easier to find your way about using a star chart or app. The skywatcher one (see pic below) I have is very good although with this kind of finder you do need a red dot finder (see telrad below) to compliment it so you can eyeball the guide star you are starting from.SW9x50RAEFINDER.jpgtelrad.jpgThere are various incarnations of these two so whichever you choose finding your way about will be easier and your productivity on a night will improve no endDamianNever got on with a raci finder. So I just stick with my red dot finder and a 38mm wide angle ep to star hop. Takes a moment to get your head around the orientation and putting your chart the right way round to the view in your ep. But for me, it works better than a finder scope.You also get the benefit of stumbling across fuzzies with the big light-grasp of the dob as you star hop. I frequently find myself distracted and scanning my charts for ngc's as I jump to my intended target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazegood Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Finally got around to modify my webcam can't remove the led so just taped over it for nowAnd guess what the clouds came in last night will try tonightMight join you lot at winscar if that's alrightNeilhave just done the LED in my vx3000 plug it into lappy and run cam software so the led is lit, (its near the switch for taking a one shot image on the pcb, just gently break it with a flat small jewellers screwdriver, job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtis Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 have just done the LED in my vx3000 plug it into lappy and run cam software so the led is lit, (its near the switch for taking a one shot image on the pcb, just gently break it with a flat small jewellers screwdriver, job doneHi will try that tonight do you keep the plastic lens thing or just throw it awayNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazegood Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi will try that tonight do you keep the plastic lens thing or just throw it awayNeilbinned it its no good for anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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