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swannies1983
23-11-2011, 10:28 AM
After a lllloonnggg process trying to get guiding up and running, I'm making some progress :D. Due to mount issues that I can't seem to resolve, I have given up guiding in DEC. This means good polar alignment is a must.

Anyways, here's my first ever attempt at capturing the Tarantula. Technical details:



Mount: EQ6
Scope: 8" Newt
Camera: unmodded canon 400D
Guide scope: 60mm f/11.7 tasco refractor
Guide camera: unmodded toucam
Exposure: 5x5min
ISO1600
Hutech IDAS LPS-P2
No coma correcter. I assume that's coma in the corners?
Flats and darks applied. I used Al's Virtual Light Box for this. First time ever using it so not sure how they would turn out.
Stacked using DSS and processed in PS


My next step is to learn image processing. I only have a basic understanding such as curves and levels.

I'm not sure on the colour. I know I won't be able to get the "red" colour given I am using an unmodded camera. Plus, this was the first time I used the LPS filter, which produces a blue cast. Any feedback would be appreciated. Not a bad first attempt if I say so.

Stevec35
23-11-2011, 10:57 AM
Not bad at all for a starter and I think you have the colour just about right. I don't know if you have DDP available but application of DDP would display the dynamic range of the image a bit better.

Cheers

Steve

atalas
23-11-2011, 11:53 AM
A great first attempt!

CoolhandJo
23-11-2011, 09:24 PM
Nice one. Colour ok. It's not easy this target. Focus is critical.

swannies1983
24-11-2011, 09:03 PM
Thanks for the comments and suggestions :)

Ross G
25-11-2011, 10:42 PM
Nice photo Dan.

Sharp and lots of detail.

Ross.