Helix from Astrofest

[allan gould]

I trialled out my 5" refractor with the QSI583WSG on an EQ6 mount after the latter had been in storage for 12 months since the last Astrofest.
Its a combination of Ha:L:R:G:B with L and Ha captured at 1x1 and colour frames at 2x2 binning. L and Ha were 5x15min subs while RGB were captured in 4x5min subs. Stacked in DSS and processed in PS3
Comments welcomed but I must say that the David Trewen's focus controller worked a real treat and Im very happy with it.
Allan

[RickS]

Allan,

Nice detail! The centre is less blue than I'm used to seeing. Is that a result of blending in the Ha?

Cheers,
Rick.

[jjjnettie]

I'm loving the depth and detail you've achieved within the outer loop.
Stunning work Allan.
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Which actions did you use? :scared3:

[allan gould]

Yes Rick I was concentrating on the detail and not noticed that I had culled the blue center. A Sidonio has been posted above.


I was happy with the resolution etc and used the full suite of the Auto-Osseus actions just for your edification.

[batema]

Very nice Allan. Great to meet you and look forward to hopefully pulling the entire 10 days next year.

Mark

[troypiggo]

As you mentioned up there, getting those tendrils coming out in the middle nicely.

Might just be my monitor, but some of the stars looking a bit on the purple side?

[allan gould]

Mark, had a great time with you and Adam - catch you next year for sure.


I was happy with the details Troy and I'm processing the other images ATM. I was impressed with your scope giving such nice images.

[h0ughy]

so that was what you were doing in the Escargo - nice result Allan

[RB]

Yes, very nice indeed Allan.

:thumbsup:

[allan gould]

And thats not all - but thanks for the comment.


Thanks Andrew and Im still processing all those images I cant do from my city site.

[Ross G]

A very good photo Allan.

You have captured some great detail.

Ross.

[strongmanmike]

Great work Allen that's quite deep really :thumbsup:

Mike

[allan gould]

Thanks for the comments Ross - its appreciated


Mike, not as deep as I would have wanted but the 5"did well. I'd love to go back and have a go with the 10" right in the middle to see wht detail I could get.

[bokglob]

This is nice, very sharp,great detail:thumbsup:

[Larryp]

Beautiful image!

[allan gould]

Thanks Darrell and I was pleased how the image turned out


again thanks for the comment, Laurie

[SkyViking]

A great shot, nice and crisp and deep, and nicely processed as well!
Thanks for the view Allan. :)

I haven't got around to try the Helix yet with the QSI, although I'm currently trying to image another target nearby - if these clouds will ever part here.

[allan gould]

When you do image it, the Ha really adds dimension to the RGB or LRGB image and there is a lot that you can do with it.