Some output from the RedCat - Ha Rosette nebula and a small LRGB Leo Triplet

[geeklee]

I started to capture some Ha on the Rosette nebula during the full moon spell at the end of February.  The altitude and position is still favourable from my garden for 2-3 hours each evening.  I'll likely aim for some OIII and maybe SII next season (given the forecast).  As always, the Ha from the RedCat and Baader 7nm has some decent detail and structure in there.

Both images taken with the WO RedCat, Atik 460EX and Baader filters.

This is 45 x 600s (7.5 hours) across three nights.

This next one isn't a typical target for such a modest focal length but I didn't want to waste the mainly clear skies so grabbed some time on this.  A couple of channels had some cloud, but overall there was some good signal.

~1 hour each on R, G and B + 2 hours of L (all 300s)

1:1 crop of the triplet:

Both captured with Voyager, calibrated & stacked in APP then processed in PixInsight.

Thanks for looking and clear skies.

Edited March 9, 2021 by geeklee

[Allinthehead]

Fabulous images Lee👍

[Adreneline]

The detail in the crop image is amazing - the RedCat does not disappoint.

Adrian

[simmo39]

v nice images there.

[CraigT82]

Wow the fine detail in both of these captures is outstanding. Those Redcats really punch above their weight 

[tooth_dr]

Have to agree with everything said above Lee.  That centre crop of the triplets is super, M65 is the real show stopper here for me 👍

[geeklee]

Thanks for the comments and feedback @Allinthehead @Adreneline @simmo39 @CraigT82 @tooth_dr 

The RedCat is forgiving of many things at just 250mm FL so usually allows an automated imaging session with minimal stress (I've certainly jinxed that now!)

Edited March 9, 2021 by geeklee

[Knight of Clear Skies]

Fine detail in both images, really well done.

[astroexplorer]

Amazing photos. I am about to use a similar setup.  Are you using a filter wheel or place each filter in the scope?

[geeklee]

56 minutes ago, astroexplorer said:

Amazing photos. I am about to use a similar setup.  Are you using a filter wheel or place each filter in the scope?

Thanks @astroexplorer.  I think these were done with the filter wheel attached.  Apologies, I say "think" because for a while i was using an OSC camera with the RedCat for RGB images and for narrow band I was just using a filter drawer between the Redcat and the 460EX.  I'd just leave it recording Ha for a session or more.  Then switch to OIII for example.  Definitely the Leo triplet was with the wheel!