Ant Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Evening All,Well, I actually managed to get out myself the other night, but once again it was more of a get used to the equipment (in time for kelling) than a serious attempt at imaging.The FULL moon didn't help either.But here is something that I cannot even find from my back garden, in fact I could only verify that I had M101 after I attached the camera. Couldn't see it through the EP at all...Here are 37 x 30 second subs, with 10 darkframes subtracted. Taken prime focus on the ED80 (so F6.9). stacked in DSS and adjusted in PS CS2. No Filters. I was quite pleased that the arms had started to show, more subs and I think the image would turn out OK.Looking forward to the guiding and using a LPR Filter.Cheers Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxo Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 But here is something that I cannot even find from my back garden, in fact I could only verify that I had M101 after I attached the camera. Couldn't see it through the EP at all...Excellent effort Ant. I am in exactly the same boat as yourself with the LP, I guess that's what goto was invented for though. The LP reduction filter will help somewhat, and of course, when Luna dies down a bit, have another go (weather permitting).I've found recently as well that there's often more than we realise in these subs so have spent a fair bit of time trying to hone my image manipulation skills a bit (practice makes perfect eh!).Just noticed that you've picked up at least one of the satellite galaxies as well - well done !Steve.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Cheers Steve,Even more chuffed now. I'll have a better scan, but straight away I can see..NGC5474 Mag 11.3NGC5473 Mag 12.4I will be out again to sort out the Auto guiding, and try to get more subs and longer subs.CheersAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELESCOPE Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Oh well done on that one Ant , M101 not easy , and you have a pretty good one there mate , and once guiding , you will have cracked it , supe Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 With only 30 sec subs and a full Moon, you did very well indeed with that one Ant. Nice work!!As Rog says, get some guiding sorted, and you'll be well away.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 i'll just tag a bit on Ant. It's good to see you on the imaging trail mate. There's no mistaking what you captured, even if you were plagued with moonlight. You'll be ready for Kelling OK, and with guiding fully operational, you will bag some great stuff for sure. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic chicken Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Pretty good going for about 18 mins worth of exp!!! I had a go myself and only managed to get 25 mins!!! Guiding and an EOS filter do make alot of difference!!! Not that my image would prove it!!! PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 AntPleanty of detail in the pic. Looking forward to seeing the image once you have added all the additional subs/CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostNSpace Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Very nice Ant. A great result for a hard target.....Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudwatcher Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 That's a fine image,Ant. Loads of detail and nice sharp stars. :salute:CheersCW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robindurant Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hi AntConsidering the conditions that is an excellent image. Look forward to more.Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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