First image with 533mc Pro..Cresent neb.

[paul mc c]

Finally after a month busting to use my new camera,got an opportunity last night,still getting use to the change from a dslr,and still using GIMP,but am deciding to upgrade that to something better.Not sure if getting flats/dark flats properly,but will work on that. Nothing special but at least got every thing working.

60x240 sec lights

10 dark flats

20 flats

 

 

 

Edited September 3, 2021 by paul mc c

[Planitair]

Hi Paul, what capture Software are you using, Sharpcap Pro is great, also it has an easy PA tool in it, good histogram etc, for about £12 pa well worth it.

The 127 Mak is not ideal for DSO imaging, more suitable for Planetary work by the way.

You have a great Camera, I shoot without any Calibration frames at all, and just do 30sec subs lots of them in Sharpcap.

Clear Skies

regards

Eric

ps: I use the Optolong L-eNhance Filter for most Nebulas, makes a big difference, I also use a UV/IR filter on Galaxies.

This Hobby is very subjected when seeking advice, go with what works best for you.

[Planitair]

Just now, Planitair said:

Hi Paul, what capture Software are you using, Sharpcap Pro is great, also it has an easy **PA tool in it, good histogram etc, for about £12 pa well worth it.

The 127 Mak is not ideal for DSO imaging, more suitable for Planetary work by the way.

You have a great Camera, I shoot without any Calibration frames or guiding at all, and just do 30sec subs lots of them in Sharpcap.

**You would need a guidescope and camera to get enough stars in the field of view, the 127 cant do that , too narrow FOV, I am lucky with my 80mm frac it gets me the required number of stars needed in Sharpcap to plate Solve for PA (about 15).

Eric

ps: I use the Optolong L-eNhance Filter for most Nebulas, makes a big difference, I also use a UV/IR filter on Galaxies.

This Hobby is very subjected when seeking advice, go with what works best for you.

 

[newbie alert]

Check your histogram as the blackpoint looks clipped,  so throwing away delicate data..

[bottletopburly]

It’s a fantastic camera I did same target for first light a few weeks ago with the 200pds , your imaging just stepped up a few gears 👍🤩

[paul mc c]

Bit more processing...i know very noisy.

 

Edited September 3, 2021 by paul mc c