M33 from Kielder

[Starflyer]

I had a few targets in mind for Kielder but ended up spending most of the clear sky time on this target.

The image is composed of 9 x 900s + 12 x 300s subs with darks, flats and bias. I did take a couple of 30 minute subs but high cloud spoiled one and the single one didn't add much to the image. I stacked the two sets of subs separately and the two images were then combined with Registar and a few final tweaks made in Photoshop.

WO ZS80 FD / TV 0.8x reducer flattener / Badder modded Canon 450D

EQ6 Pro, guided with a WO ZS66SD / QHY5 / EQMOD

Ian

[robbieince]

Ian, that is excellent! Lots of faint nebulosity - a very difficult target - well done.

[barkis]

That's a mighty effort Ian. Superb result too, the arms can be seen quite a way out. Well processed, and accurate guidance.

Ron.

[Starflyer]

Thanks Robbie, it was good to meet you again and I'm looking forward to seeing some of your images from up there.

Thanks Ron, it's a faint blighter hence the reason I decided to spend a bit more time on it than I usually do.

[Andrew*]

Been looking forward to this one It's just fantastic. All you need now is a good dollop of Ha

[dogfish]

Bro,

Another cracking image. Some Ha would just top it off though. Any plans for that?

Cheers, Martin

[gary1968]

Great image Ian, loads of detail in there. I might try out Registar with yours and my M33, just for fun. My focus aint as good as your but hey, whats to loose?

Gary

[blinky]

'tis a beauty Ian! Well worth the time spent on it eh?

[psychobabbler]

Truly remarkable Ian, very beautiful and detailed for a really hard target. And not a hint of the beer consumed...!

PB

[Dangerous-Dave]

That's a fine shot of a very difficult target. Got to love the ZS80FD, I've just bought my second.

[Starflyer]

Thanks for the comments

Here's the full sized image.

I'm not going to spend any more time on it this year, but I'll definitely add some Ha data to it next year. Of course, if someone has a 2" Ha filter they would like to loan / donate to me then I could be persuaded to get some more data this year

Yep... I love my ZS80 FD too, what flattener do you use Dave, or do you get away without one for the camera you use?

[beamish]

Just had a looksie at the large version-Fantastic Ian !

KArlo

[Ibbo!]

Very nice

the extra time really does help

[JCJC]

Great image Ian... loads of detail.

Jordan

[MartinB]

That's come out very well indeed Ian. fabulous M33

[mikeyscope]

Beautiful image, well worth the time capturing it.

[Taff]

That's a very nice capture Ian, nice and clear with you.Mark

[Starflyer]

Thanks again for the comments

Hi Mikey, I'm really looking forward to seeing your film images. I was one of those camped in the corner in Gary's caravan... the ones that were drooling over your mount

Ian

[mikeyscope]

Hi Ian

Good to seak to yourself & others in the imaging corner.

Still on the road since Kielder so film not yet processed while some shots still in camera but will certainly post any results on Stargazers when I get home... then onto Galloway Starcamp.

Mikey

[RobH]

Thats a cracker Ian, very crisp in a nice FOV.

A lot of images of M33 have the faint graininess caused by almost resolved stars at the edge lost in noise reduction, good to see you didn't go down that route.

Yes, I love my ZS80FD too!

It's currently being modified by Barry at Beacon Hill telescopes. I'm having the tube extended so I don't need to use any extensions on the back when imaging, as the focuser sags with all the rammel I hang off the back!

Cheers

Rob

[Albireo380]

Excellent image Ian.

Good to see you and the others at Kielder.

Tom

[Starflyer]

Thanks guys

Looking forward to seeing what you can do with the modified ZS80 FD Rob!