NGC 7380, Wizard with DSLR and 72 ED-R

[StargeezerTim]

Last night was very frustrating. Perfect forecasts from BBC and Clear Outside so I prepared but after just over an hour, clouds started interfering and they persisted all night till I gave up at 2.00am.

Nevertheless, did get 8 x 10 min subs, iso 400, UHC filter, DSS and PS. Two subs were taken before Astro Dark and clouds affected the last couple, so I suppose the result is not too bad considering.

No more forecast clear nights for a few nights now and when they they do arrive, Moon will be interfering with play. 

 

[MattJenko]

Indeed. Wonderful crisp skies in between high cloud banks rolling past for me in Essex too.

[simmo39]

Nice considering the conditions, Thats another target that is hidden by blasted trees!  Soon it will be mine!

[StargeezerTim]

31 minutes ago, simmo39 said:

Thats another target that is hidden by blasted trees!  

I thought you had a plan! 

[simmo39]

1 hour ago, StargeezerTim said:

I thought you had a plan! 

Oh I have a plan alright! Just going to be a bit of a long drawn out war, But ill win. Oh ill win! lol

[andyo]

Nice shot Tim, I only managed 4 subs also expecting a clear night as forecast but ended up with high cloud making things near on imposible to image

[StargeezerTim]

Here is a heavy crop that has been boosted in processing. I must say, for a 72mm scope (with .8 reducer on top), the detail is not bad really!

[PatrickGilliland]

The first version that is not pushed so much looks far better.  Some more data will really improve the good start you have.  Try to sort out the red distribution though as it is affecting background and stars a little even on the first version.

Paddy

[StargeezerTim]

2 hours ago, PatrickGilliland said:

The first version that is not pushed so much looks far better.  Some more data will really improve the good start you have.  Try to sort out the red distribution though as it is affecting background and stars a little even on the first version.

Paddy

You are right, guilty of processing without due care and attention! another 3 points on the licence...

Started again and did a more pleasing crop, i think 

I love focusing in on the tiny stars in the whitish part of the nebula. tiny pinpricks, each of which is a star with possible planets and life... 

[simmo39]

Like the 3rd one best. processing police may let you off with a warning as long as you cross there palm with gold!