First go at the Rosette

[Stardust]

Had a go at the Rosette last night. Not a good night, very windy and it was going out of view so only managed 18 usable frames. The tracking wasn't great either as the scope had come up to a near perfect balance.

Was 18x180 seconds through a TV85/reducer and modded 1100D. All sitting on top of the LX200 QHY5 guiding through a chopped up ETX80.

I was quite surprised when the first frame came through, enjoyed this and maywell do longer next time.

Any suggestions/hints to help with my processing alwas welcomed.

[PhotoGav]

That looks wonderful.

I too was imaging the Rosette last night - am yet to process the data... Will have more helpful comments to make once I have!

[Pete Presland]

cracking image of one of my favourite objects! i could believe the data when i 1st imaged this, so much detail there. its what i like to refer to as "a good value for money object" you have done very well!

[cfpendock]

That's a nice image and beautifully framed.  The Rosette was obviously popular last night as I just noticed yours when I was posting mine!  But you have managed to get a really nice red colour without over-saturating.  And nice detail showing of the Bok globules, especially without Ha.

Chris

[Stardust]

Chris, I had a look at yours, good to see what another level of kit can do, mine's no comparison but I'm happy with the DSLR.

I was thinking of going longer next time, I only had an hour available last night and it was windy, thought I'd rather loose a few subs than most of them.

This one was 180x1600iso I'm guessing 300 secs would go deeper but don't want to over saturate the bright areas.

[Stardust]

had another go at processing, less harsh slightly smoother with a bit more detail, I think it's all I can get out of my data with my current skill level , looking forward to trying again.

[sologuitarist61]

I think that can be classed as success, first go or not, it is a great image

[Stardust]

thanks, I'm quite pleased as I only have about 6 images that I'm happy with. I know this has a gradient which will be the next learning curve.

Not the traditional colour but I think it's quite dynamic.