M42 image with GSO f/4 without autoguide

[arifmshaikh]

Hi

I am beginner in astrophotography and I would like to share my first image of M42 taken last night using GSO 8" f/4 from light polluted area of sydney. This was taken with the normal RA motorised equatorial mount telescope. I modified this scope for astrophotography by pushing primary mirror. I processed the images using deekskystacker which very good software and easy to use. I don't know if I can enhance this image any further, any suggestion will much appreciated.

Details of equipment:
GSO 8" F/4
RA Motor drive
Canon ESO 400D
Exposure:5 sec
No. of frames:39
ISO 1600
No coma corrector

[telecasterguru]

Arif,

Pretty good for a first go at imaging. Now you need to work on longer exposures. Unfortunately this will mean autoguiding and drift alignment.

Welcome to the journey.

Frank

[arifmshaikh]

Thanks for the appreciation. I am thinking to buy HEQ5 or similar mount in next upgrade. But meanwhile, I can manage with short exposures.

[Hagar]

Nice start Arif. Next step is guided and much longer exposures.
Well done.

[allan gould]

Good first start. There is plenty of talent here to tap into, just keep posting.

[h0ughy]

well done on giving it a go - its a fantastic pass time, though can be a tad frustraiting at times