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09-05-2006, 07:53 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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Ok I couldn't resist a test shot tonight with canon 350D
I couldn't help it...my Hutech Canon 350D turned up today.
Just took 3 unguided images through the ED80 as thats all the scope I have at them moment.
No flats, darks or bias frames just 3 x 4 minute images.
I have never been happy imaging with the ED80 in Brisbane...out at a dark site yes but not at home.
Just stacked and sent to Photoshop.
I know we are sick of the key hole but it was more for testing purposes.
Very happy with the results considering what I was using and the conditions.
Warning 3MB
http://www.users.on.net/~striker/Test-Keyhole.jpg
Tony
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09-05-2006, 07:57 PM
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Hey, welcome to the world of Ha enabled DSLR imaging
What ISO did you shoot at?
also, did you scecify the clear antireflection glass, or the IR filter(but still lets in all the H alpha) option?
Scott
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09-05-2006, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Paralowie, South Australia
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Hell if thats what you do in the suburbs, cant wait for the dark sky stuff. The camera looks very promising,great purchase I say!
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09-05-2006, 08:18 PM
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Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
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I take it you were not happy with the camera Tony, I will offer you $20 for it!
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09-05-2006, 08:19 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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OMG Tony - that is simply stunning! Incredible colour and detail given the light pollution, lack of darks, flats etc.
Cheers
Dennis
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09-05-2006, 08:33 PM
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Thanks Tony, you will enjoy many happy nights of imaging with it.
Scott
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09-05-2006, 09:29 PM
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IIS Member #671
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Location: Canberra
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Tony,
Holy crap, that is incredible.
Can't wait to see more!
How much does the camera cost? I'm in the market for one myself. I'm just saving my pennies for an ED80, a Williams Optics Crayford-style focuser and a Hutech-modified camera.
Regards,
Humayun
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09-05-2006, 09:49 PM
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The only problem with a shot like that Tony, is that the the first shot is always the worst and then you improve on it next time. If you improve on that shot next time, there will be a lot of key-boards covered in dribble, as we all stare in amazement.
Top stuff.
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09-05-2006, 11:58 PM
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sausagemaker to the stars
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Dinmore, Queensland
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Wow Tony,
A couple of kilo's of home made snags for you for sure
Only a 12 month warranty on something that expensive ?
Did you tell your Wife that you bought it ?
Great stuff, I am looking forward to your next posts.
Mike
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10-05-2006, 12:18 AM
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What a stunner Tony.
Excellent.
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10-05-2006, 10:51 AM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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Thanks guys for your comments.
There is a few things that get me excited about this image.
Firstly....image was unguided for 4 minutes so my tracking and drift alignment is paying off.
Secondly...the amount of detail on a very bright night using a scope I have previously disliked using in Brisbane for imaging.
Thirdly...the lack of calibration and exposures for final image....I'm excited.
Cant wait till the LX200R 10" turns up.
Tony
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10-05-2006, 11:03 AM
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Spam Hunter
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Very impressive Tony.
Can't wait to see what you can do when you "have a go"!
Al.
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10-05-2006, 02:13 PM
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still trying
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hunter Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Striker
Thanks guys for your comments.
There is a few things that get me excited about this image.
Firstly....image was unguided for 4 minutes so my tracking and drift alignment is paying off.
Secondly...the amount of detail on a very bright night using a scope I have previously disliked using in Brisbane for imaging.
Thirdly...the lack of calibration and exposures for final image....I'm excited.
Cant wait till the LX200R 10" turns up.
Tony
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Hey Tony, which rich Aunty died?
That is very promising for just a test. You might find that you need a little different colour balance with the new camera. Great stuff.
cheers
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10-05-2006, 04:47 PM
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Excellent image Tony, you really don't need the LX200R now.
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10-05-2006, 06:07 PM
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Tony,
Wow you move fast - weren't we just discussing imager options last week?! How did you get it so fast?
Very impressive first result btw.
Terry
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10-05-2006, 06:45 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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The amount of equipment I have purchased I should be looked after.
I even got it quicker through OPT then if I went through Hutech.
Ordered the camera Last friday for $1350 USD plus postage + GST + customs
received it Tuesday 10:00am.
Dont tell Stuart (Beren) ....lol
Thanks for your help Terry.
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10-05-2006, 07:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Striker
The amount of equipment I have purchased I should be looked after.
I even got it quicker through OPT then if I went through Hutech.
Ordered the camera Last friday for $1350 USD plus postage + GST + customs
received it Tuesday 10:00am.
Dont tell Stuart (Beren) ....lol
Thanks for your help Terry.
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So Tony in real aussie dollars how much did it some too, not wife astro dollars either
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10-05-2006, 07:22 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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$2060 AUD Total Houghy.
Body Only.
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10-05-2006, 07:24 PM
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Lost in Namibia
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
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A quick question
Hi Striker
I thought the image was very impressive - Do I see a satellite zipping through your shot?
Cheers Petra
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