First time with narrowband and SHO

[Dilsh]

Hey guys,

Finally took the plunge into narrowband after using a unmodded DSLR and what a difference!

Gear I purchased was a QHYCCD 294m pro
Antlia 36mm 3nm SHOLRBG filters

I also purchased a QHYOAG med with a QHYCCD 290m but I cannot get that to focus. Needs a bit of tinkering so these images were all unguided on a EQ6r pro with a SW 80ED. no FF.

Both images were 60mins total integration time split between SHO (couldn't do anymore due to Melbs weather).

Not bad first light.

Clear skies people

[PaulSthcoast]

Dilish.


Great first light.


Congratulations.

80mm ED....nice wide field.

A simple guide scope might give less grief
and more return than an OAG.

Looking forward to more.

Paul.

[Dilsh]

Cheers Paul,

Thought I would toy with the OAG in preparation for a bigger scope. But you are right, a small guide scope would be much easier.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Clear skies,

Dilshan

[Doogs38]

'Not bad first light' :eyepop: Beautiful images Dilsh and you should feel delighted with them! The colours and detail and great. Thanks for sharing. Alex

[Dilsh]

Thanks Alex,

Very happy with the gear and the way things turned out.

Take alot of inspiration from others on this forum, yourself included.

Kind regards,

Dilshan

[AstroViking]

Dilsh, for a 'first light' image, that's very impressive! Keep up the good work.

Cheers,
V

[Dilsh]

Thanks Steve :)

[AdamJL]

+1 excellent first attempt, Dilsh.

[Nikolas]

Excellent First light mate

[Dilsh]

Thanks guys,

Dilsh

[Dave882]

Well done on the first light! Nice colour pallet too :thumbsup:

[Dilsh]

Thanks dave,

Color palette should be credited to Foraxx. Its 50/50 hubble and Foraxx.

Cheers,

Dilshan

[Dilsh]

https://thecoldestnights.com/2020/06/pixinsight-dynamic-narrowband-combinations-with-pixelmath/?unapproved=995&moderation-hash=40e993cfba0aa625386815ed3c2450 8a#comment-995

This is the tutorial.

Very interesting reading.

Cheers,

Dilshan

[xelasnave]

Great image I am very happy that it went so well for you.
Alex

[Dilsh]

thanks Alex