New home, first image - NGC 6960

[AndyThilo]

We've recently moved to our new home, and the last 2 nights have been the first time I've managed to get out and start imaging. Skies are slightly darker than before, around Bortle 3.5. Location is better as well, I've more clear skies and can finally get objects like Orion.

First on the hit list though is NGC 6960 and first light with my new GT81 IV. Absolutely LOVING this scope, amazing performance and it's making me want to switch to narrowband. 

Specs:

GT81 IV 2020 with Flat 6A iii

ASI 294MC Pro

HEQ 5

Full capture details below. Really pleased with this for first light and in the future will concentrate on getting more subs over content. This one was 75 x 300s.

NGC 6960 Western Veil Nebula 27-10-2020 by Andy Thilo, on Flickr

[ultranova]

Very nicely Done,

Nice composition, capture and processing.

well done 

Paul

[AndyThilo]

4 minutes ago, ultranova said:

Very nicely Done,

Nice composition, capture and processing.

well done 

Paul

Thanks Paul 😊

[callisto]

Lovely image from your new skies 

 

Mark

[AndyThilo]

20 minutes ago, callisto said:

Lovely image from your new skies 

 

Mark

Thanks Mark 😊

[Crackabarrel]

Very nice, great detail in there.

[AndyThilo]

54 minutes ago, Crackabarrel said:

Very nice, great detail in there.

Thank you

[AndyThilo]

Wasn't happy with the colours, so I've reprocessed slightly. Used Starnet in PI to extract the nebulosity, did some colour correction and sharpening and then added back the stars. 

What do you think? 

NGC 6960 Western Veil Nebula 27-10-20 Update by Andy Thilo, on Flickr