Ngc 253

[rat156]

Hi All,

A "standard candle" to check out the new system.

Taken with the 10"RCX @f6 with AP0.75 FR in line.
SBig ST-10XME, A07.

http://tinyurl.com/372h8k

Luminance needs more careful processing, and probably more data.

Finally imaging again!!

Cheers
Stuart

[iceman]

Wow that's a beauty Stuart! When did you upgrade from your LX90?

[Alchemy]

looks like the rats back with a vengence, superb image, i hadnt looked specifically before at your equipment but its obvious you are set up nicely there.

[Dennis]

Very nice Stuart. I’d agree that the image would benefit from more luminance, although there is a terrific amount of detail in there as it is, right down to the core which hasn’t blown out – top job!

Cheers

Dennis

[Garyh]

Very nice Stuart! may need some more data but you have done a lovely job at processing it to bring out all the details and subtle color variations in the core and arms....I like it!! :thumbsup:

[rat156]

Actually it was an LX200GPS, soon to be for sale, once I work out what I have to sell and how much to sell it for.

I upgraded about 3 weeks ago, got two clear nights in, went to John Izzo's place in Macedon for one of them, followed by essentially 3 weeks of crap weather.

Cheers
Stuart

[RB]

Wow beautiful work Stuart.

Congrats on a fine capture !!!

:thumbsup:

[Ric]

Very nice Stuart, there is some great detail and depth in that image.

Cheers

[Dr Nick]

Wow! Great work! I love the detail you got in the dust etc and also the colours ;)

[2020BC]

This is a great NGC 253! Very nice.

[bluescope]

Very nice Stuart, how long was the exposure, guided unguided etc ?

Cheers

Steve

:thumbsup:

[jase]

I think you've already highlighted the deficiencies Stuart - you need more luminance data. Still a fine image however. Look forward to seeing what you can do with the ST10 and RCX.

[rat156]

Hi Steve,

The subs were 5 mins each, 5 of each, colour binned 2x2. Guided with an AO7 unit.

I was planning on getting some more last night, but we got a Southerly and the sky went white at 10.30pm.

I'm planning on doing some Luminance at 2x2 binning to see the effect. When I bin 2x2, theoretically the system should be at the right pixel size (2" per pixel), so I'll be interested to see the results.

Cheers
Stuart