1st DSOs M51 and M13

[MartinB]

Lots of fumbling around and finding my way last night but managed two vaguely recognisable efforts. I have a capture of M81 as well but there is some rotation between the images and I can't get Maxim to recognize the AVIs. These were both 8 subs M51 40 secs and M13 30 seconds (I think - must start taking notes). Stacked with registax. No other processing, no dark or flat frames cos I don't know how to do those yet.

I need loads more subs I know but I was just working out how to do things last night. The wind didn't help but that's just excuses.

Martin

[OXO]

Well Done Martin two fantastic images to start you off

James

[Rob]

Very Good. I'd be well pleased with those!!

[GazOC]

Nice one Martin, what camera are you using? I'm guessing an Atik of some discription knowing who you bought your scope off!

[CELESCOPE]

a very very good start Martin for first images they are really good , things can now only improve , ok i only use registax for globes anyway , can always go into maxim after when in jpg form and ude the digital filters for improvement , as for AVIS use registax go through the routine as norm , but dont stack them , open up the stack part , then save each avi to a bmp, to a folder you create on the desk top , name each avi , say like i do m1 ,m2 and so on , they will all be put in the folder , after that you can open Maxim , the go to combine images , search for the folder , open it up , control a to highlight them all and click combine , being careful to use auto align stars, but have a read of maxim to learn how to stretch the image before saving to a jpg or png .easy pizzy .

great start though Martin

Rog

[OXO]

Amazing what was in your image MARTIN

[CELESCOPE]

had a tinkle as well

[Grant]

Gorgeous images there Martin, nice work!

At this rate it won't be long until your catching up with James and his Messier Marathon campaign

[MartinB]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :laugh:

I'm dumfounded! How on earth do you do that. Oh there is so much I'm itching to get to grips with.

Really grateful for your efforts James and Rog. I'm pretty chuffed with my "experiments" now. :sunny:

Martin

[MartinB]

At this rate it won't be long until your catching up with James and his Messier Marathon campaign

Thanks Grant, I'll go and get them entered. I love this forum, you post crappy images and you get them fully processed and beautified all for free :laugh:

Gaz you're right. Atik 2HS purchased from Damien for a very reasonable price.

Martin

[daz]

A cracking start Martin - very good indeed!

[Naz]

Thats a good start to imaging Martin, on the learning curve, with plenty of good advice and support.

nabban

[Mick.G.]

Some great effort's there Martin.

and some nice edits by Rog & James :shock:.Loads of detail.

Mick

[gaelicstorm7]

Great shot's those Martin, lovely detail in the M51

fantastic start

Alan

[Martin 2]

These are really pics Martin, you should be pleased.

How did they get the detail out on these pics??

Martin 2

[radioactive]

Wow Martin looks like you have it sorted matey those are really worth showing off for first images its as though you had had prior knowledge almost to get em that good well done again