A Little systems test NGC 7000 (30 mins)

[glennbech]

On the night of 6th of August I started at around 10am setting up my equipment on the roof of my garage. It's been stored inside for the last couple of months. At around midnight, everything was ready to go, and I did the usual routine of polar alignment, focus and PHD guide star calibration.

I only got about 30 minutes in 90 second exposures, but I figured that was an okay start of the season. It's good to have my equipment in order and tested before it gets really dark. At least every bit and bolt is working as it should!

My tripod is never removed so I'll also start fine tuning the polar alighment with WCS as soon as I have some more clear nights and spare time.

I have some issues with dust or stains somewhere in my setup, I'll post a question with my master-flat later so that maybe anyone is clever enough to give me a hint of where the mud is .-)

Image details

William Optics Megrez 90 w/0.8 Reducer. Canon 10D (Modified). HEQ 5 PRO.

20 x 90 second exposures guided. ISO 800 RAW. 11 Flats. No Darks.

Red hannel applied as a 40% Luminosity Layer. Deep Sky Noise Reduction (Noel's actions).

Slight hue & saturation fix i Photoshop CS3

[Paxo]

Looks like a good test for the start of the 'new season' everything ready and raring to go, and I get the sense of the operator chomping at the bit ready as well

Steve..

[Psychobilly]

Glad its survived the lay off Glenn... looking forward to seeing more form you again this year once your skies get darker...

Peter...

[RobH]

Hi Glenn.

Re. the dust, the closer it is to the chip, the smaller the dust bunny.

HTH

Cheers

Rob

[Whippy]

Glad to see you back in the saddle Glenn .

Tony..