m45

[jjjnettie]

Here's one from tonight.
My very first m45.
7x3min @ iso800
Only 21 minutes, but there was cloud about, so it was all I could manage to get.
:lol: I love this, every object I turn my camera to is new to my set up.

[Tandum]

Crank those exposures up jeanie .. we want 7x10minutes :D

[jjjnettie]

yeah yeah, nag nag
I'll get there Robin. I would have lost most of my subs if I went that long tonight.
darn cloud.

[Tandum]

It's been pretty clear down here tonight. I can see almost all 12 stars :D

I think tomorrow will be better ...

[jjjnettie]

Oh yes, it'll clear for a little while, then they'll roll in again.
But I wasn't going to let them stop me tonight.
It's lovely to have some data to play with again. It's been ages.
Gotta get the practice in for when I start going for it properly.

[Tandum]

Are you going to pete's next week?
I'm still trying to dry out my camera so it's working again :rolleyes:

[peter_4059]

Nice shot Jeanette.

Peter

[jjjnettie]

I don't know about next week yet Robin. It's my turn to have the Munchkins and while I don't mind bringing them along, it leaves no room for all the astro gear.

[pmrid]

Hi Jeanette. You're really on a roll aren't you? Great series of images. Kepp 'em coming.

Peter

[jjjnettie]

Tonight is supposed to be clear and fine.
And with the moon rising after midnight, I'll have a good long run.
Don't know what targets to go for though. I've been nibbling at a little bit of this and that so far.
You know how it is when you first start out.
Any suggestions?

[troypiggo]

Great work JJJ. You're cooking with your guiding now. M45 is a priority for me this year.

[DavidU]

You are doing some awesome images these days:thumbsup:

[pmrid]

Hey JJJ. Do bring the kids. If you want we can bunk them down in the house or even locate you closer to the house. There's a great view of the NE-W horizon from the house yard.
Peter

[jjjnettie]

Ahhh, but if I bring the kids, I can't bring all my gear. It's only a wee Kia that I drive.
I will see what I can work out over the next week.
(this weekend would have been perfect)

[multiweb]

A remarkable shot JJJ. Sharp as. :thumbsup: You'll need to add a lot more data to get that nebulosity out. Not an easy one.

[CoolhandJo]

Nice tight stars, framing good, and looks pretty flat. Did you apply flats. Good work.

[jjjnettie]

Baby steps Paul. I'll get around to flats very soon.
More data will give it some oomph and I'll be able to stretch it much more.

[Ric]

Very nicely done JJJ.

A very enjoyable image.

Cheers

[slippo74]

that picture is very nice JJJ...

[AlexN]

Nice mate...

Dont want to be pushy, but Robin is right! :) There are four words you will have to start continuously using now that you're running longer subs.. "I Need More Exposure."

I am processing up 20hrs worth of M8 at the moment and still think it could probably have done with a weeeee bit more.. :D

[jjjnettie]

LOL
I'm putting my all into one particular object tonight.
Not saying which on because I don't recall anyone else here imaging it of late.
Secret Squirrel stuff.

[AlexN]

Sneaky Sneaky!! Is it the cone and fox fur nebula? :P :D

[bokglob]

Very nice image jjj. Most pleasing to the eye;) You should get into calibration frames though. Flats are easy to take and use,especially if you have a lightbox(thanks Pete). Keep up the great work!:thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

I'm going to give Al's Virtual Light Box a go.