A New World Order - enter the "Assah"

[strongmanmike]

As most of you know I am waiting for my new big FLI 35mm format CCD camera to arrive for use on my ASA N12 Astrograph but while I wait I have had the priveledge of assisting Chris Willington in processing the first Aussie ASA full colour image - that of Orions Sword using "his" ASA N12.:thumbsup:

We have been working on it for some time (mostly him of course) and it is great to see the final product released.

To see the final result is very satisfying as it clearly shows the power of this scope was clearly not over stated, in fact I probably under estimated it :eyepop: :eyepop: :eyepop:

You can see the first two images from Chris's ASA N12 here - Warning: prepare to have your chin hit the floor!

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/asa_n12_images (http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/asa_n12_images)

Make sure you click on "original" size under each image to really check out the quality of this beast of a scope - just amazing!

Ed: My impending ProLine11002 is the FLI equivalent (but reportedly even better) of Chris's STL11002 camera so while I am fast running out of patience waiting for it, I am also bloody excited!:party:

Mike

[ballaratdragons]

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FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[Adrian-H]

wow that photograph is jaw dropping.

[ballaratdragons]

$6995 U.S. DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

Top notch imaging comes at a price!

[strongmanmike]

Ah yes but then there is the ASA N12 too = approx AU$13000 (landed at your door) the you need the few accessories necessary to mate them together, the filters, the high quality mount, the high performance computer necessary for the large files etc etc...tis an expensive hobby if you want the big fish. Ouch!

Mike

Mike

[ballaratdragons]

Yep Mike,

It does bite the wallet!

And the Bank Manager :lol:

Those 2 pics are superb! Such detail in both!!! Well done to the both of you :)

[h0ughy]

wow, and I mean WOW:eyepop: :eyepop: :eyepop: . SO after he collects his Malin award this year, what are you going to do for a followup Mike?:whistle:

[strongmanmike]

Yep, I will be cutting it fine to get an image or two with my N12 before June but sigh...se la vi :sadeyes: It's not all about winning though :D

Mike

[richardo]

Now that's impressive.....
10min subs and did a great job on not over blowing the area around of the Trapezium.. so much detail..
The image of the Triplet in Leo is well, S$it hot.... top notch detail....

With our relative good skies and these systems, who needs the Hubble...

Great stuff... what more can one say but...
I WANT A BIG CHIPPED CAMERA.... NOW :sad:

Thanks for sharing..

Rich

[netwolf]

Those are mind blowing images. And a mind shattering budget. I think i spoted at least 4-5 tiny galaxies in that shot, well they look like little tine galaxies. Thats awesome. Where they heck to you guys find the money for this stuff, i hope your making money selling those pictures.

Regards
Fahim

[strongmanmike]

:lol: Well Farhim, where there's a will there's...?..an understanding wife? ..and a bank manager?...and a sawn off and a balaclava.

Mike
just kidding about the shotgun :D

[iceman]

Wow, they are absolutely spectacular.

[sheeny]

It's all been said, but have add my own wow...


Wow!

Al.

[Striker]

Awesome images.

I actualy like the leo Galaxies more....purely inspirational.

Just dont like the square stars

[Dennis]

Those are just outrageous images – a second look this morning confirmed I wasn’t dreaming!

Cheers

Dennis

[Ric]

Hi Mike,There is not much to add that hasn't been said.

Add another WOW :eyepop: :eyepop: :eyepop: to the collection.

I am so much looking forward to seeing your images, can we put requests for DSO's :lol:

Cheers

[atalas]

A work of Art!!!

I've never seen anywhere an " Orion's Sword " as incredibly detailed and with such depth and character as this !

Mike I want to buy a signed hard copy of this !

[Striker]

Mike,

Forget about the square stars...I keep looking at those galaxies...who cares about those stars.

[xstream]

Unbelievable!

[strongmanmike]

Sure Ric but I bet most of'em are on my loooong list already? :) email me with any odd requests though and sure I might have a go for you.

David Malin proposed an imaging challenge at IISAC do you rememebr it?

Mike

[strongmanmike]

Yeh I agree, the square stars and random star spike internal refections are easily over looked with time, you'll see. It will be hard for an impending APO user I know, just take it image by image, it's called diffraction spike de-sensitization :P

Mike

[strongmanmike]

:lol: Ah Louie ya might have to ask Chris Willington for that? He is the author after all, I just proof read it for him :)

Mike

[bird]

Fantastic images Mike!

Bird

[tornado33]

Yes indeed fantastic. Yes also very expensive, however compared to a RCOS 12.5 inch
http://www.rcopticalsystems.com/12inch.html
base price over 17 grand US its a bargain. Its also FAR faster then the RCOS, allowing much wider field imaging in a fraction of the time. Thus if I won lotto Id go for the ASA rather then the RCOS, and plonk it on a Losmandy Titan mount.
Scott

[skeltz]

Yes very nice images ,i dont have a ASA but at least i have got my stl11000...oh and i have one of the worlds finest mirrors coming...a ZAMBUTO 12.5.
Now when i can get better at proccessing we will give you a run for your money .
ANYWAY WHENS THE CAMERA COMING I WOULD BE SO PI#***# OFF WAITNING THIS LONG.......cheers rob

[danielsun]

WOW!! That is the most unbeleivable shot of orion i have ever seen!!!!
The depth and detail is amazing.Well done :thumbsup:

[RB]

Fantastic images !
The Leo Galaxies shot is a Jawdropper Strongman.

:eyepop:

[gaa_ian]

OMG ... that is awesome, the detail is spectacular !