M42 @ 200mm

[johnfosteruk]

I was out observing last night and it was lovely. So time to do a little more budget undriven imaging. 

However, cloud stopped play before I acquired enough frames, this is a WIP and I will be acquiring more data ASAP.

133 x 2.5s, no darks - sigma clipping in DSS and finished off in Photoshop.

It's a little noisy due to only being around 5 mins of data and the star shapes aren't pretty, but the detail is there so I had to push it. Will update the thread as I acquire more.

 

[Victor Boesen]

Really nice!! Nice colour in the nebula, and you got the running man neb in there as well!!

[johnfosteruk]

Thanks Victor.

[StargeezerTim]

2.5 second subs! And the core is burnt out 

Who needs guiding... or tracking, for that matter?

It is amazing what these sensors can pick up... 

 

[johnfosteruk]

Thanks chaps.

 

1 hour ago, StargeezerTim said:

It is amazing what these sensors can pick up... 

 

 

It was at ISO 6400 but yes it's absolutely remarkable isn't it. I think if I can get some more data I might try a layer with shorter exposure/lower ISO to get some core detail.