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tornado33
02-09-2007, 08:39 PM
Did a quick imaging session tonight, m22 2x10 mins ISO 200, uv/ir filter on
the 10 inch, MPCC as usual. Took 3 images first one had some guide error, I
checked the reticle, it was slightly out of focus making the guidestar
harder to position exactly, refocussed till red reticle was sharp, the
comatig guidestar ran north-south so any RA error was easy to spot and
correct. Im also glad I took the time to take about 10 short test shots at
ISO 1600 jpeg to tweak focus till stars were as small as possible. Shooting
at ISO 1600 helps bring out star colours more, using IRIS's Colour Stretch
function really brought out the star colours, fainter blue ones amongst
brighter yellow ones.

Modded 350D used. Processed in IRIS with a dark taken immediately after the imaging session, along with 2 flats and an offset frame, finished off in Photoshop.
Large version here
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/uploads/m222x10minsiso200uvir10inchbig.jpg

Scott
Phil
02-09-2007, 08:56 PM
wow nice shrp photo there Scott well done mate.
Phil
leon
02-09-2007, 08:59 PM
Yep Scott, very nice indeed, love the colour in that image, well done.

Leon
h0ughy
02-09-2007, 09:02 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO YOU, HAPPY BIRHDAY DEAR SCOTTY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO YOUOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

NOw that thats out of the way, that is a darn fine shot Mr Alder!!!
erick
02-09-2007, 09:10 PM
Yes, that's delightful. After spending some time studying it on Saturday night, I've come to the conclusion that M22 is my second favourite glob (in my limited experience :))
jase
02-09-2007, 09:41 PM
A very pleasing image Scott. Excellent resolution. Stars are clean and exhibit good colour balance. Certainly the best I've seen from a DSLR. Well done.
tornado33
02-09-2007, 09:46 PM
Thanks all :)
Yes I think the go is to not try and image too many objects in one session. As I cant sleep in tomorrow I did just the one object and spend some time getting the focus and centering as good as I could, and also locating the best possible guide star.
yep good birthday object lol
Scott
seeker372011
02-09-2007, 11:04 PM
nice shot of one of my favourite objects
Narayan
Ric
02-09-2007, 11:47 PM
A very lovely image Scott, a great globular, well resolved and top colours as well.

Cheers
davidpretorius
02-09-2007, 11:55 PM
yup, a beauty
iceman
03-09-2007, 06:03 AM
Beautiful star colours, very rich.
Garyh
03-09-2007, 08:26 AM
That is a very fine image of M22 Scott!!!
Excellent Work!! :thumbsup:
tornado33
03-09-2007, 01:20 PM
Many thanks all.
Dr Nick
03-09-2007, 04:43 PM
I love the colours! ;)