First Nebula Image on SGL

[Gerr]

Hi All,

Been in the background for several months (learning). Amazing knowledgeable members on here that helped show me the way!

Bought a few things from members and took advice about how to do things.

Finally got out last night and got this:

Amazed myself!!

I used APT, PHD2, Canon DSLR (modded) and ED80 (with auto focuser) on HEQ5mount all connected through EQMOD, Cartes du Ciel and ZWO mini auto guide system.

10x7min exposures ISO800 (dithering on).

Processed through DSS and Photoshop CS.

Chuffed with the result and hopefully onto more targets now!!

Gerr

[Greymouser]

That looks good to me, but as I am no imager, perhaps take my opinion with a pinch of salt.

Two questions occurs: Which DSLR are you using there? Which nebula is it?

I have threatened several times to take a step onto the 'dark side, ' but have always feared that a step usually turns into several hundred, or more. if the experience of many on here are to be believed...   

Edit: Welcome to the forum by the way!

Edited February 5, 2020 by Greymouser

[happy-kat]

That's a romping start.

Edited February 5, 2020 by happy-kat

[geeklee]

Great start, especially considering all the elements you got lined up on your first outing 👍🙂

[CraigT82]

Very nice work... a stunner for a first attempt.  There's nothing better than seeing your image come to life when you do that first stretch!

[John]

I'm no imager but I can appreciate that is a great 1st nebula image !

It's the North American Nebula (NGC7000) in Cygnus. Rather low down at this time of year so that would add to the challenge.

 

[Mick H]

I'm no imager but I can also appreciate that is a great 1st nebula image!

And thanks John, I would not have known that.

[Gerr]

Hi Greymouser,

Thanks for the kind comments.

It's the North American Nebula (I even clipped the Pelican nebula to the right of the image).

Taken with a Canon 650D modded camera.

I would have got more images but as John mentioned it was low on the horizon and dipped behind my garage.

The moon was waxing but I also had a LP and Ha Filter in the armoury.

Cheers,

Gerr.

[carastro]

Great first image.  Much Much better than my first image.

Carole 

[tomato]

First class first image, also waaaay better than my first effort.😊

[sloz1664]

That is a fine "first image" on the winding road of your astrophotography endeavours

Steve

[simmo39]

Stunning start! lets have more.

[MartinB]

Well done Gerr, great NA Neb