First solar image, Lunt35 + QHY5II mono

[Chris]

Finally pulled my finger out and did a bit more than just observing today.

There was some high thin cloud to contend with, and I was using a basic tripod so no tracking. Still, I'm pleased I managed to cobble together a false colour (even if one of my friends thinks it looks like an orange lol)

I don't know what that bright area is all about? it just appeared when I loaded it into AA5 to perform the colour curves.

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[Pete Presland]

Nice image with some fine detail. The bright spot is probably slightly overexposed or maybe the tuning ring needs "tweaking" a little.

[baggywrinkle]

Good image, it is not always easy getting focus. I agree with bunnygod on the exposure.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very nice first image. Usually you can tweak the tuning for a slightly smoother result. I also found that using a PowerMate (2.5x) and capturing several panes and stitching these into a mosaic gets smoother results

[JamesF]

I agree.  It's a decent attempt for a first image and it does take a while to get the hang of the process.  Just keep at it

James

[Davey-T]

Good start, taken the liberty of evening the illumination a bit in PShop.

Dave

[Chris]

Thanks very much Dave That's much better!

[Chris]

I'll have to pick your brains about what actions you used at some point, it really looks much better, very pleased

[David Smith]

Good start Chris.

[laudropb]

You are on your way. Well done

[Tyson M]

Great first image!

[Pete Presland]

Certainly looks a more evenly illuminated image.

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[Montana]

These are great :) I am sure you will get the illumination sorted on the next run. If you have the Histogram active you will see when it is over 100% filled, try and set the exposure to around 80% filled. However that is irrelevant if a solar flare is in progress

Alexandra

[Chris]

Thanks for the feedback and encouraging comments everyone I think I had my sliders for gamma, exposure etc set a touch too high in EZplanetary. I'll drop them down a bit more next time out and see if things even out  

[David Smith]

Chris, you might want to give Sharpcap a try. I used EZPlanetary for some time with my QHY5-II mono but recently switched to Sharpcap as I feel it gives me better control. You can also save your settings as profiles for use at next session which is really useful.

I did try FireCapture as well but found Sharpcap more intuitive.

[Chris]

Hi David, Thanks, I have Sharpcap 2.6 on my desk top so I'm all set to try it next time, cheers for the heads up

[Chris]

I'm going to try and see if multi second capture of DSO's/ Video astronomy is possible with the QHY5II, but that's a whole new thread/ball game!

[RobertI]

I'm going to try and see if multi second capture of DSO's/ Video astronomy is possible with the QHY5II, but that's a whole new thread/ball game!

Great idea, look forward to seeing how you get on!