Two Widefields

[Tamtarn]

Because of the weather being so dismal we've been going through some of our earlier widefield shots. We've had plenty of time getting used to using Photoshop7. So here are the results.

This is our first time at stacking in DSS :doh:

Pentax ist DL on EQ5 mount

50 mm lens 3 images stacked in DSS

1 X 60 sec ISO 800
1 X 4min ISO 400
1 X 6min ISO200

Coalsack Crux and Omega Centauri

27016

200mm lens Single shot

1 X 30 sec ISO 1600

Omega Centauri
27017

[leon]

Great effort there Barb and David, it's coming along very nicely, well done

Leon

[ballaratdragons]

WOW! :eyepop: That Coal Sack came up a treat!!!!!

And the Stars in Omega are nice and sharp! :)

Great stuff Barb & David :thumbsup:

[Dr Nick]

Nice!
They're amazing! ;)

[Ric]

Great images Barb & Dave, those widefields have come up a real treat. the stars are lovely pinpoints and the colours look spot on.

A top job

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Leon we appreciate your encouragement


Thanks Ken

The Coal Sack images were very dark so we hadn't bothered to try and process them. But once we got used to using PS a bit more we have learn't how to bring out more detail. Similar to what you did with the horsehead ;)

[ispom]

thx for sharing this beautiful pictures with us, Barb and David

I wish to see soon this jewels in the southern sky :)

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Nick and Ric for your comments

[dugnsuz]

Very nice stuff guys.
I'm scared to do exposures over 30secs!!
You've inspired me to break the 60second mark!!!
Keep 'em coming (weather permitting)
Cheers
Doug

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Ispom

Do your comments mean that we can expect to see you downunder sometime soon ??? ;)

[danielsun]

Nice shots guys ,well done!!:thumbsup:

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Doug

More precise alignment helped us get over the 30sec on the mount but alignment is a constant struggle once you get to doing prime focus :mad2:





Appreciate the comments Daniel

[fringe_dweller]

I'm a big fan of the widefields!, their great - keep 'em coming ")