solar imaging First light for the ASI1600MM

[Davenn]

Hi guys

 

well the ZWO ASI 1600MM finally arrived  ( after the postal system sat on it for 3 days   )

I did some comparisons between it and my ZWO ASI 178MC that had been the main solar cam up till today

both using my Lunt LS60THa and a B1200 (12mm) blocking filter

 

these first two are unprocessed ( SOOC ) , just resized for the forum

and ALL images are single frame only ( no stacking)

firstly ... the ASI 178MC using mono mode in SharpCap

 

Now the ASI 1600MM

 

NOTE:, tho the image from the 178MC looks more detailed. Strong brightness variation can be seen across the image compared to the 1600MM

What I discovered in processing was that the 1600MM image processed so much better and resulted in a significant increase in finer details   

 

ASI178 processed ...

 

ASI1600 processed ....

 

There isn't really any comparison between the two ..... the ASI1600 shows much better detail. Specially seen around the Active Region

Next post .... prominences

Dave

[Davenn]

now some limb/prominences

Ohhh golly gosh !!!

again, these first two are unprocessed ( SOOC ) , just resized for the forum

ASI178MC

 

ASI 1600MM

 

The limb and prominences are just so much sharper for the 1600MM

 

The 1600MM with a little processing

 

 

Dave

[xtreemchaos]

great shots mate, deff a step up with the new cam. well done. charl.

[Davenn]

The ASI 1600MM seems to have a better dynamic range ( well I would expect it to  )

it is easier to pull out prominences and still have a non- overexposed surface

please excuse the poor editing blotchiness in the dark area around the outside of the sun ( I don't claim to be the world's best editor  )

 

 

Dave

[Davenn]

3 minutes ago, xtreemchaos said:

great shots mate, deff a step up with the new cam. well done. charl.

Thankyou

Yes, look forward to some decent active regions in the future to see the good detail in them  

 

Dave

 

[xtreemchaos]

your welcome mate, where due for some action soon, its been ages since we had a large sunspot, think this was the last large one we had back in September. charl.

[Davenn]

5 minutes ago, xtreemchaos said:

your welcome mate, where due for some action soon, its been ages since we had a large sunspot, think this was the last large one we had back in September. charl.

 

WOW ... look at that detail

 

I am still learning and playing with Registax etc to get better results

[Lowjiber]

Nice comparisons, Dave.  Thanks for taking the time to share 'em.

What scope(s) did you use with those?

[Davenn]

7 hours ago, Lowjiber said:

Nice comparisons, Dave.  Thanks for taking the time to share 'em.

What scope(s) did you use with those?

 

Thankyou

I should have stated

the Lunt LS60THa

 

Just about to post a new thread .... there's a huge prom. visible this morning

[Pete Presland]

A fine 1st light with some nice detail visible.