NGC 1977 - The Running Man - Atik 314L+

[Screwdriverone]

Hi All,

The run of hot weather has meant I have been out for an unheard of 3 nights out of 5!!! :eyepop: I seem to only image on an odd day this year...:D

Here is another from good ol' Orion. I am cutting my teeth on the new camera with some brighter objects while the moon is around and the skyglow is generally horrendous in my area.

So, here is my attempt at NGC1977, the Running Man. I like it, hope you do too. :)

Image details:

Target: NGC 1977
Camera: Atik 314L+ OSC CCD
Scope: Skywatcher BD200N Reflector
Mount: HEQ5Pro
Guide: PHD guiding using EQmod and DBK21AU618 on Orion 50mm guidescope
Total Time: 1 hour and 21 mins
CCD Temp: -5 degrees Celsius
Exposures: 27 x 180 sec
Darks/Bias/Flats: 20 x 180 sec darks, 10 x 180 sec bias, no flats.
Capture Program: Artemis Capture
Processing: DSS, Startools, Photoshop CS3

Uncompressed Image : Link (https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjsxoqqq2lwxwf0/NGC1977%201%20hr%2021%20mins%20DSS% 20PS.png) (6Mb PNG file)

Cheers

Chris

[Larryp]

Very nice, Chris!

[Screwdriverone]

Thanks Laurie, glad you liked it. :)

Cheers

Chris

[Screwdriverone]

Just took another look at this one, I didnt realise there was so many doubles and triple stars in this area.....

I may have to grab some more data at some stage to really make this POP.

Cheers

Chris

[stardust steve]

Looking good Chris. :thumbsup:

[Screwdriverone]

Thanks Steve,

:thumbsup:

Cheers

Chris

[RB]

Cool shot Chris.
Looking forward to more mate.

:thumbsup:

[DavidU]

That's the stuff Chris :thumbsup:

[Screwdriverone]

Cheers Andrew, :) I have posted a few lately, you should check them all out in Deep Space. I have an Orion Complex...;)



Thanks David, I am loving the new camera, now I just have to learn some more patience on some tougher targets.

Cheers

Chris

[Ross G]

Looks great Chris.

You really are pumping out the good photos.

Ross.