Omega Cen. DSI II

[peter_4059]

Managed to get in a quick session two weekends ago between the clouds and finally got round to processing. This one captured using the DSI II and the series 5000 Meade. 51x15 sec subs. Last weekend I finally got the autoguiding working so now looking forward to some longer subs.

Comments and advice welcome.

[dugnsuz]

Very nice peter,
I like the nice tight stars, DSI images tend to suffer from blooming etc - this looks like a nice DSLR image (:P Bias!!), well done.
Autoguiding will take you to greater heights!!
All the best
Doug

[AlexN]

Looks nice Peter. As Doug said, it doesnt have the typical DSI look to it, Definately looks very sharp and detailed.

[peter_4059]

Thanks for the comments Doug and Alex. The DSI/Meade ED80 seems to be a nice combination.

[Ric]

A nice capture Peter, it's well resolved right into the core and the stars are very tight.

Cheers

[dcalleja]

Very tight image - great focus.

[peter_4059]

Thanks for the comments Dan/Ric. The Meade ED80 seems to snap into focus a lot easier than the 10" newt.

[peeb61]

Great shot Peter! Seems you have it down pat, focus etc.

Are you using an extension tube with your ED80? I have tried to focus the DSI with mine (Saxon ED80) and there aint enough focus travel.

Paul

[Matty P]

Lovely image Peter, nice and sharp right to the core.

Well done. :thumbsup:

[peter_4059]

Thanks Paul/Matty. I have a 35mm 2" extension tube and also a filter wheel on the front of the DSI so about 55mm of extension to bring it into focus with the ED80. Different story on the 10" newt - barely enough inward focuser travel and no need for the extension tube.

[peeb61]

Thanks Peter.....re: extension tube.. Hmm giving me ideas!

Paul