M42 - 1st + 2nd light with modded 1000d

[philj]

This has now become a work in progress and it was only going to be a test

I managed some more subs, before the moon and clouds came over spoiling the fun, and added to my 1st light data.

This is now approx 50 minutes through the 102ED no calibration. I have spent a bit more time oon the colour as well

I took a load of short subs to composite with the burnt out core but I picked a hot pixel of the guide cam to guide on and funnily enough they trailed a tad, I didnt notice until tonight and its cloudy tonight ARRRRGH :crybaby:

I shall try and rescue the short subs and composite soon.

Please dont ask what went on at the bottom right, its too embarassing :oops:

Anyhoo even with the missing bits I am still well chuffed with this now.

I didnt think there would be much difference between the 1000D and my old 300 hutech but I have to concede, there certainly is

Phil

[Erwin Kats]

:shock:

what a detail in the picture !, i love the colours and structure of the running man , nicely done !

[adamsp123]

:salute: very nice

[jonbarr87]

Very nice for a mere "test"!

[Psychobilly]

W1KD (Wonderful 1000D Image)

Cloud and rain last night and more of the same for the weekend

Billy...

[philj]

Cheers guys. I am well impressed with this camera.

The noise and amp glow are much less than the Hutech 300. To keep amp glow down on the 300 I used to leave a minute between subs for the amp to cool but I deliberately reduced this to 25 seconds on this image with no detrimental effects.

Phil

[Roy Batty]

Great colours and detail Phil, as you say once you add some short subs the finer detail towards the core should come through.

The 1000D looks like it's getting a fine reputation for astro work.

Keith

[Sam]

Awesome Phil - can't wait until it's clear to get my 1000D out there!

[M42]

Hi Phil, feeling very jealous here. Make my attempt seem feeble in comparison.

Keith

[barkis]

An outstanding result Phil. I bet you are ecstatic with this mate, and so you should be.

Not much of a disaster clipping the bottom right corner off. :laughing2:

Ron.