An early Orion

[multiweb]

I did 10x10min in the morning before sunrise after shooting the pleiades at the same FL. This was with the QHY8 at prime focus on the GSO8" F/4 Newtonian.

Few technical issues with it. I originally planned at home before packing the MPCC spacing with the OAG in between and everything was setup just to find out on the first night that I couldn't rack the focuser in enough to reach focus. So the following day I re-arrange it as best as I could with the bits I had in hand but the spacing was all wrong. Still sort of ok on axis and some nice resolution.

Big one here (https://public.bn1.livefilestore.com/y2pHoplbr9_Kowgp-NvPK3QAOw_TGRDdvOnXe_YNes7Ls4mEQ9vG mtWMAyZeCn-XTB6f3JhrNE6PcWMRk9F7URLfQR9PpjkXnO SMtbMbACHX3c/M42_GSO8_fff.jpg?psid=1). Thanks for looking. :thumbsup:

[peter_4059]

Despite the challenges it sure shows potential Marc.

[astronobob]

Ripper nice Marc and very encouraging, I cant wait to get some of the darker dust with the QHY. Also, them stars look a lot more pinpoint than what my Dslr produces ?
Great result, just need some short subs to fill the core, but yeah, I dig the depth you've achieved here, Nice going :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[gregbradley]

Not too bad despite your troubles Marc. Best laid plans eh?

Greg.

[E_ri_k]

Looks great Marc :) Must have been an early one for you.

Erik

[strongmanmike]

Despite the obvious short comings the over all look is very pleasing and was worth a look....sure beats waste of time banter about the NBN huh? Brought Cranky Doug out of the woodwork though :lol:

Mike

[multiweb]

Thanks Peter. :thumbsup: Yeah I'm looking forward to more.


Thanks Bob. :thumbsup: The seeing was excellent which helped. I didn't bother doing any shorter subs for the core. They're all 10min.


Thanks Greg. :thumbsup: Well I should have checked it at home and not assume it would work on the field. My bad.


Thanks Erik. :thumbsup: Yeah you don't get much time before sunrise but it's getting a lot higher now.


Thanks mate. :thumbsup: Yeah not worth getting agro about politics. Life's too short. All good fun though.

[RickS]

Looks pretty good, Marc. Should be brilliant once you have everything dialled in!

[Larryp]

Looks nice, Marc

[Rod771]

Nice Marc,

Very well done :thumbsup:

[nebulosity.]

Man thats nice, whats the circle things to the right of some of the bright stars?

Jo

[SkyViking]

Nice one Marc! It's already that season again... maybe I'll get my 12.5" scope up and running just in time for a M42 image (I've never really done a proper one).
Thanks for the view :)

[strongmanmike]

..120hrs perhaps :question: :P

Mike

[Shiraz]

buckets of signal there Marc - minor alignment issues, but still a really attractive image. regards ray

[multiweb]

Thanks Rick. :thumbsup:



Thanks Rod. :thumbsup:

Thanks Jo. :thumbsup: It's the MPCC reflection on the QHY8 nosepiece. I usually alway take it off for that reason. Another thing I forgot to do. :rolleyes:


Thanks mate. :thumbsup: Me neither. Always room for improvement. :)


Thanks Ray. :thumbsup: I hope it's minor. :whistle:

[stardust steve]

great finer detail in the outer areas.
I have just discovered the joys of guiding and i hope to achieve this level of detail :)

[jase]

Argg! that time of the year again. Celestial seasons come around so fast. Great start to the season too Marc. This year will be the first time I image M42 assuming I get around to it. Hard to believe I've not imaged it before. Well done. The onslaught of M42 images now officially begins...

[CoolhandJo]

Lots of dust Marc. nice natual colours

[White Rabbit]

Great shot, what are you shooting here Ha and SII?

Cheers.

[multiweb]

Thanks Steve. :thumbsup: You will in no time. Guiding will help you getting the faint outer shells.


:lol: Yep, it's back. Until M8 comes back next year with a sprinkle of Eta Carina in the meantime. I can't believe you've never imaged it. Seriously? You never even had a peek at it?


Thanks Paul. :thumbsup: Colors aren't bad.


Thanks Sandy. :thumbsup: No NB, just straight color with an OSC (QHY8).

[Ross G]

Great looking photo Marc.

Great detail and nice, natural colours.

You've got that new telescope performing better and better!

Good luck.

Ross.

[multiweb]

Thanks mate. :thumbsup: Next time should be the good one :)