M43 crop

[tooth_dr]

I havent been posting much recently, the weather has been really bad, and the few clear nights we have had have been around the full moon.  I've been working on a 12 panel mosaic of around M42 since new year, and it's still not finished as a couple of the panels turned out scrap, so I'm putting off a complete process until I can get those couple of hours data to finish it up.

I was intrigued by the data in the panel around the M42, and particular the area around around M43.

This is 60 minutes of data with a 2600MC, through the 105mm LZOS with 0.75x RIR M63 reducer at 487mm, using the slightly odd HEUIB-II filter (H-Alpha enhanced UV/IR blocking filter).

It's nice to actually get something on the screen as a semi-finished image, and I think it's quite decent for a small scope and only 30 x 2 minutes subs.

 

Thanks for looking

Adam.

 

[Xiga]

I think that looks great Adam. So much dust to see in this part of Orion, and because it's so bright it doesn't need that much exposure. 

I had noticed you'd been quiet lately, although i know all too well just how bad the weather's been here these last few months. 

Looking forward to the big 12 panel mosaic now! 

[alan potts]

That's very nice Adam. Maybe something for me to try.

Alan