Omega Centauri via RegiStax - Hi JJJnettie

[shaneaust]

This message and attachment is really meant for JJJnettie, to show her what I get using her method of stacking a number of 10-second shots using a Canon 300D.

I am really impressed at the quality/detail of the image compared to what I used to get with one shot, with an exposure of 1 minute - this is a great method of DSO photographing.

The attached is simply a total of 9 10-second images that I ran thru RegiStax, and the final image through PaintShop Pro.

I can tell you that there are a lot more objects showing!

Thanks for the heads-up, JJJnettie! I haven't yet zoomed in on any images - wanted to get the basics sorted out first, but zooming is my next project.

[jjjnettie]

Without even zooming in you've managed to resolve a sprinkling of stars around the glob!
Have a go at stacking 50 images and you might find that you'll have captured a couple of nearby galaxies as well as OC.
Do you use the timer function when you take the photos? I set my camera at 2 seconds just to stop the wobbles when I press the shutter.
Sorry, but I cannot claim any credit for this method of photography, it's common practice.
But it works a treat eh. Who would have thought that you could get half decent astro piccies out of a compact camera?
Another freebie program to download is NeatImage, it really helps smooth out any noise in the picture.
Cheers