DSO's with a webcam

[jgs001]

Very nice Job Roger. You're making me seriously think about modding one of my SPC900's

[RogerTheDodger]

I'm enjoying the challenge of seeing what can be done with one

[minte222]

love the shot of M57

[toml42]

These are amazing! may have to break out the LX mod on my own

[Coco]

Congratulations... your on a roll!

[zimzimma]

Hello Rogerthedodger,

Im amazed at these pics. You have a similar setup to me and ive been trying to capture these with a Canon cam, these are excellent! I live close to you(dudley)so i can no longer blame light pollution(in the sticks aswell), one question though did you modify webcam as far as amp-off mod?

Thanks

Rich T

[RogerTheDodger]

Hi Rich, yes I have the amp-off mod which does help. Also, I quite often stack these with registax with just a single dark before processing. One day I'll get around to getting an LP filter which should improve things.

roger

[zimzimma]

Thanks roger,

I have to be honest the amp off is above me, so just installed a small fan. Haven't really tried it yet as need lead to connect to pc, a fifty foot one! Do you have a link to the instructions you followed? Also to get the m57 that close up presumably you had a lens between, what size was it? Thanks again bud, great images.

PS Have you considered Baader Sky Glow filter, seems to make sky very dark, not sure what the result would be on nebula though as cant get canon to focus to try.

[RogerTheDodger]

The main directions are here http://www.boltonastro.org.uk/Members_Area/Projects/spc880conversion.pdf and this post from Lee shows the wiring more clearly http://stargazerslounge.com/1756146-post109.html in fact, it may be worth looking through that entire thread as there are a lot of hints/discussions in there on doing this mod.

The DSO pics are with no extra magnification, just the webcam on the 'scope - don't forget the webcam has a much smaller FOV than your canon.

[zimzimma]

Thanks Roger, will try seems to be worth it.

[JohnnyD333]

Looks like the core of Andromeda, I had the same problem with my DSLR. I didnt realize how bright M31 is and I totally blew out the core with a long, high ISO exposure.

[RogerTheDodger]

Yes it is, I just spotted the same stars in Davy999's pic in another thread. I still pleased with it though

[JohnnyD333]

Its amazing what you can do with a webcam. Id be pleased too:hello2:

[RogerTheDodger]

BTW Zimzimma, I use an active USB lead 20 metres long, works just fine

[RogerTheDodger]

M31 with SN2011dh

[Beulah]

I know I am late to the party, but I thinks these photographs are fabulous! I have the same cam with the same mod - shame I don't have an EQ mount!

[RogerTheDodger]

Thanks Sam. It'd be interesting if you could try 20 sec exposures and see what comes out, DSS should eliminate the rotation in stacking, but it will narrow the FOV.

[Beulah]

Thanks Sam. It'd be interesting if you could try 20 sec exposures and see what comes out, DSS should eliminate the rotation in stacking, but it will narrow the FOV.

It's worth a try! The strange thing is, it is clearing up tonight, even though the forecast was for thick, grey cloud...

[Quatermass]

Yep thats the core great results with the humble web cam very impressive.

[ChrisEdu]

Having just ordered a webcam, I can't wait to start having a play at trying to get some images. I've a feeling a steep learning curve and expense are coming up!

[RogerTheDodger]

I have posted this in another thread, just want to post here too so I have them all in one place.

[xboxdevil]

That's impressive! Any chance you could give more info on what you did?

[NickK]

I think these are an inspiration for many to consider some imaging

[RogerTheDodger]

That's impressive! Any chance you could give more info on what you did?

39 x 74s guided, 4 darks with an LX modded SPC900 - while I was trying to get guiding to work reliably I thought I'd try this as a target, nice that it fits in the FOV of the webcam

[angusb1]

M31 with SN2011dh

Fair play! These are really superb.