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swannies1983
31-07-2011, 10:15 AM
I only had time to get 5 mins worth of data (5x1min ISO 1600). It was the first time I used FocusAssist and I think focus is fairly good. Maybe some coma at bottom left hand corner? I am using an 8" Newt. Obviously need to get more subs but I think I'm hooked! :D

A23649
10-08-2011, 09:35 AM
thats fantastic! looks like you are getting good detail

midnight
11-08-2011, 08:32 PM
Nice. More subs and longer exposure will only improve on this. You could always crop the image as the subject is still Centaurus and you have plenty of real estate there to play with.

You have done well for the short amount of time.

Darrin...

swannies1983
11-08-2011, 10:40 PM
Thanks for the feedback. For those who haven't seen it, I have posted an updated image in the "Deep Space" thread

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=79060

I'm currently in the process of setting up for guiding. I'm going to use my old tasco 60mm refractor and toucam. Just waiting on some guide scope rings to be made.

Marcus10
12-08-2011, 08:58 AM
Great photo. I observed this visually the other night - it's such a stunning sight.