My season opener (well sort of) M16 with recomended re pop.

[simmo39]

Hi all, With it being clearish night and no work today i thought I would start my DSO season off by finishing one I started last year. I only have a small window on M16 due to trees and a house. Last year i got some Ha and Oiii data with my departed SW 72ED, this year I have added some Si with my new Askar FRA400. I realy need to do the whole target with this scope but with the way the weather has been I just wanted to try and get something for my season opener. I had the usual start up troubles whitch I will hopefully sort ready for my next session. I know I could do with lots more data and I will add it as and when I can but here it is:

And the crop:

Hints and tips most welcome.

 

 

Edited August 8, 2021 by simmo39

[Allinthehead]

Beauty👍

[simmo39]

11 minutes ago, Allinthehead said:

Beauty👍

Thank you, think you are being very kind.

Edited August 7, 2021 by simmo39

[Lee_P]

Nice shot! I'm sure it'll really pop with a longer integration time. As it stands, maybe it could do with the contrast being upped a bit? M16 is always behind my house so I can't image it from my garden, I'm jealous that you can!

[simmo39]

25 minutes ago, Lee_P said:

Nice shot! I'm sure it'll really pop with a longer integration time. As it stands, maybe it could do with the contrast being upped a bit? M16 is always behind my house so I can't image it from my garden, I'm jealous that you can!

Thanks for the pointer, I have been playing with the data again and will post the results. most of the problem is the lack of data.

[simmo39]

Here is the repops. stretched a bit far but looking a little less washed out.

[Lee_P]

That definitely pops more! Just add in more data and it should be a cracking image 👍

I'd be interested to hear how you rate the Askar400 compared to the SW72.

[simmo39]

2 hours ago, Lee_P said:

That definitely pops more! Just add in more data and it should be a cracking image 👍

I'd be interested to hear how you rate the Askar400 compared to the SW72.

Hi Lee, thanks. Old problem, lack of data and time! lol. As for the scope I think the Askar is brill scope, build is excellent and not having to sort out spacing to the sensor is a real boon. Im hoping

 to give it a good run this season weather permitting.