Monkeys Head In SHO

[Budgie1]

Not had a lot of clear nights this year and lost 3 of them to COVID, yes it's still around. 😷

So, this is my only image to date in 2024. I'm still playing with the data but this is the best I have so far.

This is a total of 6h15m integration using 25 x 300s subs on each filter. Captured using APT and processed in PixInsight.

The kit is as follows:

• HEQ5 with Rowan belt conversion
• ASI1600MM Pro at -10°C, Gain 139 & Offset 50
• Skywatcher Evostar 100ED DS Pro with 0.85 FF/FR
• Evoguide 50 guide scope with ASI120mm Mini camera

Filters:

• Baader Ha 3.5nm 1.25"
• Baader Oiii 4nm 1.25"
• Baader Sii 8nm 1.25"

C&C's welcomed and I hope you enjoy it.

[WolfieGlos]

Nice result and nice colours.

I never see the Monkey on this one, ever.

[Budgie1]

3 hours ago, WolfieGlos said:

Nice result and nice colours.

I never see the Monkey on this one, ever.

Thanks,

He's laying on his back with the top of his head on the right hand side, or rotate the image 90° anticlockwise. 

Edit: I did this to help.

Edited February 24 by Budgie1

[WolfieGlos]

4 hours ago, Budgie1 said:

Edit: I did this to help.

It certainly did, I can’t unsee it now! Thanks Martin - the monkey overlay did it 👍

[Skipper Billy]

Cracking image. Lucky you with the clear nights and you are just up the road from me!  Well done. 

 

 

[Budgie1]

23 minutes ago, Skipper Billy said:

Cracking image. Lucky you with the clear nights and you are just up the road from me!  Well done. 

 

 

Thanks David, all 6 hours were taken on the 29th January.

I'm actually imaging at the moment! It maybe nearly full Moon but it's clear, so imaging we will go.