M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy, with my new ASI1600

[Per_jensen]

So i got my new ZWO 1600mmc Pro the other day, and i had a clear night right after (wow.. right!?) This camera is so damn sensitive compared to my DSLR, it's just awesome! I went for m51 in LRGB and gathered alot of data. Unfortunately some heavy winds caused alot of discarted frames. I'm still to learn how to use the camera also
Processing could've been better, but i'm learning Pixinsight and refusing to use Photoshop untill i'm able to produce an okay picture in PI

I might have overdone it on the saturation, i really need to calibrate my monitor!

Scope: Skywatcher 200pds
Guiding: Skywatcher EVOGuide 50mm + ZWO 120mm
Mount Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
Camera ZWO 1600mmc Pro @ Unity gain

Framecount: 

L 109 frames of 30s = 54 min
R 72 frames of 90s = 108 min
G 69 frames of 90s = 103 min
B 115 frames of 90s = 172 min

 

[Demonperformer]

Good first go. And you are right about its sensitivity ... good, ain't it?

[Per_jensen]

59 minutes ago, Demonperformer said:

Good first go. And you are right about its sensitivity ... good, ain't it?

It really is! Can't wait untill my next session

[simmo39]

thats so good, I wish I could get my L rgb data to work like that!

[Per_jensen]

8 minutes ago, simmo39 said:

thats so good, I wish I could get my L rgb data to work like that!

What is the reason that you cant?

[simmo39]

Just now, Per_jensen said:

What is the reason that you cant?

Hi, Every time I add the L data in PI all I seem to get is a mono tone image. It is RGB but all the colour seems to get washed out and cant do anything with it. Most frustrating.

[Per_jensen]

4 minutes ago, simmo39 said:

Hi, Every time I add the L data in PI all I seem to get is a mono tone image. It is RGB but all the colour seems to get washed out and cant do anything with it. Most frustrating.

Yeah i experienced the same, but i just tweaked the "lightness" and "saturation" options in the LRGB combination tool, an that made a really big difference

[simmo39]

Just now, Per_jensen said:

Yeah i experienced the same, but i just tweaked the "lightness" and "saturation" options in the LRGB combination tool, an that made a really big difference

Thanks, I will give that ago.

[wimvb]

10 hours ago, simmo39 said:

thats so good, I wish I could get my L rgb data to work like that!

 

10 hours ago, simmo39 said:

Hi, Every time I add the L data in PI all I seem to get is a mono tone image. It is RGB but all the colour seems to get washed out and cant do anything with it. Most frustrating.

Have a look here

https://barrywilson.smugmug.com/PixInsight-Tutorials

Very nice image, btw