Galloway Autumn Starparty 2015

[AndyKeogh]

Dont like them clouds hovering about.....

But when it gets dark the clouds usually clear then you can see something like this

BTW it looks much better  full-size as a 16bit image.

Cheers

Andy

[Demon Barber]

Nice image,Andy 

Mike

[AndyKeogh]

Nice image,Andy 

Mike

Thanks Mike. It is my first LRGB image. And it was the AG12

[Demon Barber]

By you sneaked that across the border!

Will you be bringing it with you?

Mike

[AndyKeogh]

Not sure a the moment as I will be staying in the tent so space in the car may be limited.

[ianaiken]

Nice image Andy.  Is that M33?

[Physopto]

Try a shoe horn Andy, works for me

If I'm really stuck I might make the wife leave the knitting at home to free up some space, actually could be quite a lot methinks.

Derek

[kenny k]

Nice image Andy,was that image from your recent stay in Galloway.

Any capture details!.

Kenny

[Demon Barber]

Hello all,not long  to go now,for anyone thinking of attending had better get there booking in, there are only TWO electric hook-up pitches left.

Hope the weather is kind to us!!!!!    

Regards

Mike

[AndyKeogh]

Nice image Andy.  Is that M33?

yes it is Ian.

[AndyKeogh]

Nice image Andy,was that image from your recent stay in Galloway.

Any capture details!.

Kenny

Captured on the last night of the stay. They sky was variable as some  of Adrian's clouds kept popping back to spoil the view. 

Scope was AG12 with SBIG 8300M and SBIG filter wheel with Astrodon LRGB  filters mounted on an EQ6.

Guiding was from a Lodestar in a Starlight Xpress large OAG.

Software was EQMOD, PHD v2 and Nebulosity v3.  Processing was DSS v3.34 then Photoshop CS2.  Tried CS6 but could not get the same results

All subs were 300secs. will have to check back with how many subs made it through to the image. I started off with 25 of each but as guiding failed after about 5 hours a lot went into the bin.

There were no flats as my light panel was too bright.

I am slowly working my way through Ron Wodaski's Zone system so I have only applied levels and the first basic adjustment curve.  Lots lots more still to read and apply  but at least I have some data to play with.  LRGB combination came from an SGL thread and Steve Richard's  Making Every Photon Count.

Andy

[kenny k]

Cheers Andy,see you in a couple of weeks if your attending the Autumn Star Party.

Kenny

[AndyKeogh]

Cheers Andy,see you in a couple of weeks if your attending the Autumn Star Party.

Kenny

I plan to be there.

BTW  the image had 12:12:11:7  LRGB subs

Andy

[kenny k]

Hi Mike,what day do you intend on arriving at Galloway.

I will probably arrive on the Sat 7th or Sun 8th..

Cheers

Kenny

[Demon Barber]

Hi Kenny  same as you,i will give ya a ring tonight,

Mike

[kenny k]

Ok Mike,spk later.

Kenny

[mapstar]

Hi Kenny same as you,i will give ya a ring tonight,

Mike

Need to give you a call myself Mike over the next couple of days.

Damian

[Adrian Condon]

Hi Kenny, Mike and early arrivees,

I am planning on arriving on Sunday 8th November. Hope to leave home around 07:00am and arrive at Kirkinner around 14:00pm.

Tent will need putting up.

Trust the weather will be brilliant.

See you there...

Cheers

Adrian

[Dom1961]

Just a warning, on the 13th my dad and I will be arriving around 9pm as I'll be coming straight from school, we'll try not to blind you guys with the car headlights However we'll only be going weather dependent, could you guys update this thread with what the weather is like whilst you're there please, thanks!

[Demon Barber]

Hi Dom,will be keeping the event up todate on a daily basis,when you reach the farm track and turn on to the long straight after the farmyard you will be able to drive the last half mile on dipped or if its a really clear night sidelights,we will help you on to the pitches when you arrive.

Looking forward to meeting you and your dad,

Regards

Mike

[Demon Barber]

Crikey i don`t owe money do i,Damian ring whenever mate,

Regards

Mike

[Uplooker]

Hi Dom, glad you and your Dad are joining us.

Mike, I will give you a ring too [emoji3] ££££££££££££££££

Sent from my Fone

[Mav359]

Right Van is booked into for the MOT on Tuesday, providing all is ok i'll be there first thing on the Saturday Morning

Excited now

[Demon Barber]

Nice one Alan,you hibernating for the week? Hope it passes it`s mot.

See you there,

Regards

Mike

[mapstar]

Cheers for the chat Mike let's keep our fingers crossed for the big event!

Damian