M42 (Skywatcher 200p)

[AstroJones]

This is our first image using Dual axis motors, we could only take 24 images due to it getting really foggy.

There is a fuzzy orange patch in the image that i couldn't seem to get rid of.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/112147206@N05/12072235183/

The images consits of

24 Light frames at 1600 ISO

10 Dark frames

10 Bias frames

Both the light and dark were at 25 second exposures, the total exposure was around 10mins (don't know the exact time)

We plan to add to this image next time it is clear.

A big thank's to everyone that helped us with our Dual axis motors and everyone that has helped us on these forums!!

we would like to hear your opinions good or bad, we would also like to hear any tips that you have to offer.

Thank's - Harvey & Toby.

[red dwalf]

Nice effort, what camera are you using ? The orange tinge could be amp glow

[AstroJones]

Nice effort, what camera are you using ? The orange tinge could be amp glow

The camera was a Nikon D3200.

[Tiny Small]

That's really nice. Removing the glow would improve it, but other than that, it's a winner.

[AstroJones]

That's really nice. Removing the glow would improve it, but other than that, it's a winner.

Thank's hopefully the skies clear up so we can add to the image.

[sologuitarist61]

Lovely detail - well done!

[AstroJones]

I had a go at putting the original image into photoshop, i am a very new to photoshop so it's not the best but i think it's alot better than what it was.

This is what i got: https://www.flickr.com/photos/112147206@N05/12078298686/in/photostream/

I adjusted the Curves, Levels, Hue, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast and lots more but i can't remember

Please let me know what you think.