Cocoon...under the Tuscan moon.

[Emanuele]

HI all....

this is first light of the ML8300 and CFW2-7 with Baader Filters with my TEC140.
Please go easy on me.... this is my first ever RGB image with a Mono CCD.

My Lodestar failed and so this was an unguided image.

Mag skies: 4.5
TEC140
FLI ML8300 @ -20C
FLI CFW2-7
Baader RGB : 60:60:60

http://www.backyardskies.com/BackyardSkies/Cocoon_Information.html

Thank you for looking and for your comments and suggestions,
clear skies,
E.

[Enrique]

The stars look good to me. What problem did you have with the Lodestar?

Regards,

Enrique

[Emanuele]

Thanks Enrique,

the USB connector on the circuit board dissoldered itself...

[multiweb]

Ouch! That doesn't sound good. Could starlight Xpress repair it or did you do an exchange? I've noticed the USB mini-plug is real tight on those guiders to go in and out but didn't realise it would be an issue in the long run. Maybe better to leave it connected to the USB cable on one end from now on. :question: It's a costly exercise. They're not cheap. Nice pic btw.

[Garyh]

Very impressive for your first RGB image!
Beautiful!
cheers Gary

[Emanuele]

Thanks Gary, appreciate your kind comment.