Astrosurf Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm really quite pleased with these even though my perfectionism always leaves me a little frustrated! M42 was just over Ian's scope and getting closer, so I'm happy I got it as a reasonable pic, even though it was so low in the sky.I seem to be suffering from quite bad coma! Is this usual?Alexxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Another. Cigar Galaxy M82. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 That's a lovely picture - nice one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Another! Bode's Galaxy M81. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsp123 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Well done, you got some nice data there Alex, and to think you were going to pack it in IIRC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Cracking set of images Alex Are you hooked yet Billy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks guys! I think this was M3?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 I am EXTREMELY hooked! And thanks so much Pete (!)for helping me out. I was so close to going to bed in tears! Thanks Ian and everyone else who helped too. You made it a very rewarding evening!I have to say these pics are all cropped and processed!XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Alex they are really good images.Keep at it - looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 At the next star party! Now, when's the next one . . . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 well done, it took me over an hour just to get m51 onto the chip and that was only done after help, also still trying to process the images without luck so far, more help needed i feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 M51 was so faint for me I gave up. It seems a very difficult object for newbies. Don't give up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 i managed to get 20 5 minute subs before the laptop wanted to go to bed and proptly though up an error, each individual sub is looking very nice, for me anyway, the first one that came onto the screen looked amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 i managed to get 20 5 minute subs before the laptop wanted to go to bed and proptly though up an error, each individual sub is looking very nice, for me anyway, the first one that came onto the screen looked amazingYou lucky thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc-c Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 OMG !Fan ruddy tastic ! - I wish I had results a fraction as good as those - what camera were you using ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philj Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Great stuff. I was doing instant imaging with the Mintron and have yet to process my capturesPhilj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eyes Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Glad to see you got some really nice images Alex. If you can get APT to work it will be easier next time.old_eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Thanks guys!Old Eyes, thanks so much for your help!I was using a Canon EOS 40D on a Skywatcher 200P. I certainly do need more equipment and software help and will be trying out APT asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Great stuff, Alex.Did you get around to using your webcam? Sorry I couldn't stay around for Sat night.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horus Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Nice pics , well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromart Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 great pics - well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks all. My warm inner glow is growing the more I think of what I achieved at the weekend, and all your comments!I'm afraid I had no luck with my webcam and Barlow, Richard, so just had a tiny Saturn-shaped blob sans Barlow! I've been given some advice so will do better next time!It was nice to see you, however briefly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Well captured, Alex - these are great, especially your M82 (Cigar Galaxy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Like your pictures, especially M81 and the detail in M82. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosurf Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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