Keyhole repro

[multiweb]

This is a pic I took end of March with the FSQ and the Baader FFC x 3. I wasn't entirely happy with the process. I teased a little more details and I'm happier with the contrast and level of details of this one.

I have a HD version here (http://www.astropic.net/astro/keyhole_FSQx3_ha_HD.jpg) [1920x1403 - 1.1MB]
and a 70% version here (http://www.astropic.net/astro/keyhole_FSQx3_ha_fff.jpg). [2320x1695 - 1.4MB]

Will revisit with the C11 which should frame just the keyhole area nicely with better resolution. Enjoy. :thumbsup:

[strongmanmike]

Pretty good for a 4" scope Marc :thumbsup:

Mike

[Geoff45]

Lots of sharpness there Marc. Nice tight stars.
Geoff

[Octane]

Beautiful.

Is the Baader FFC like a barlow? So, effectively, you were imaging at 1590mm focal length?

H

[multiweb]

Thanks guys. :thumbsup: That'll do a nice scaffold for a higher res mosaic.



Thanks H. Yeah x3 so 1590mm. Image scale is 0.7asp and fov 42'x30'.

[Octane]

How much is one of these devices worth? :)

H

[multiweb]

Check it here (http://alturl.com/hjtz7). Still cheaper and better quality than an assortment of powermates or barlows. That's why I bought it in the first place. All in one. x3 to x8 with no aberrations what so ever and no light scattering from UV to IR.

[Slawomir]

Marc, you got a lot of detail in your image. I like it a lot!

The only thing I would change is to relax star reduction - dark rings around stars is the only aspect I can think of that could potentially be improved.

Well done!:thumbsup:

[multiweb]

Yeah I got a little lazy with my star mask. I didn't reduce them but the deconv algo must have darkened and ringed some of them. I usually blur them with the FSQ and make them a little fuzzier otherwise they look too tight and burnt.

[Octane]

Thanks for the link, Marc!

I think I will hold off. Other potential pending purchase taking precedence. :)

H

[Regulus]

That's very cool Marc. Depth and contrast are very good to my eyes. Easily look at this for a long time.
(and have)
Trev

[Leonardo70]

Very Nice Marc.

All the best,
Leo

[multiweb]

Thanks Trevor. :thumbsup: I did some panels with the C11 last night. There are some mushroom shaped nebulae around the keyhole. :)


Thank you Leo. :thumbsup:

[Regulus]

Cool. I look forward to seeing them.

Trev

[Rex]

That's a stunner Marc. Really good contrast and detail you have achieved.

[RickS]

Very crisp, Marc!

[multiweb]

Thanks guys. :thumbsup: I did a longer FL shot on Friday but the seeing wasn't as good. It was coming and going.

I also had issues with Eta blooming on 180s exposures. I wasn't sure if it's meant to saturate the CCD with that sub length.
Even 1s/5s exposures on the homunculus would bloom. :question: