M42 first stacked and processed image.

[platt.michae18]

This is an amazing step for me. It marks the beginning of processing. I've had trouble with stacking(ie: leaving the iso way to high.. ops). But recently it was a clear night but almost full moon. But I said why not, try out my new ED100, And this is the result.
Image info:
9 * 1min exposures ISO 400. darks applied
The image is a little out of focus, I knew this when I was in DSS. Is there any good way of finding perfect focus in the field???

And constructive criticism is welcome!

Thanks!
Michael

[Atmos]

You have some really nice detail in there Michael, well done :)

[RickS]

That's a great start, Michael!

[platt.michae18]

Thanks guys!!!

[Somnium]

Way better than my first stacked image, well done!

[raymo]

Good job, and get a Bahtinov mask, makes focusing a breeze.
raymo

[platt.michae18]

Thanks! ill have a look at some of them

[diegocolonnello]

Hi mate, good photo you have there, what camera are you using? tell us abit of your setup, what software to capture? you can use a bahtinov mask or the focusing asistant in a capturing software like APT (free) for example.

[platt.michae18]

Thanks Diego.
I'm using a CGEM mount, with a SW ED100 and a WO ED66.
Camera is a Nikon D3200 and a ZWO asi034MC guiding camera and just PHD2 for guiding.
At the moment I just setup in the backyard till I get some batteries.