Dumbell

[Stu Wilson]

This is my first major attempt this year so last night took around 2 hours of data and unfortunately it seems slightly out of focus, I must of knocked the focuser on my way past 😞

Its there tho……..

[wimvb]

The diffraction spikes are still single. They will split if focus is (too far) off, so focus is still decent. Maybe it's just poor seeing or guiding? Nice image anyway.

[ebdons]

Hi it's not that bad, you might had some haze come over just for a time, check your frames. just wait for the winter nights with their clarity.

[Nigella Bryant]

Hope you don't mind but I did try and sharpen things up on your image. 

[barkingsteve]

Hi stu,

Hope you don't mind me chiming in. Saturation and brightness are too high ( in my opinion ) if you pull it back a bit you get something a bit more natural ( again, it is subject to opinions but in mine, i think it looks better ) but it is a good start  again, hope you don't mind but i reduced saturation and brightness and balanced the colour a little in photoshop

[Stu Wilson]

Like I say. 1st go this year properly as the nights draw in.

Isn't it funny how you forget how to use all the available features in photoshop over the summer months. 

I've recently got a camper/mobile home so hoping in next few weeks to grab a new powertank and head over kielder way whenever I think it's going to be clear. Found some good free parking so it's on the do very soon list. Also only live about 50 miles from that area so happy days or nights 🙂