Eclipse from Clifton Beach

[firstlight]

We have been back from FNQ since late Wednesday night, and after writing an article about our expedition for the BAS Observer, I have processed some images. Due to software malfunction I didn't get the range I wanted for the corona, but managed to get a 1/8, 1/15, and 1/30 second images to stack. Here is what I have managed to do with them so far. Certainly not up to the standard that many have posted to date, but it is a vast improvement on my Ceduna effort from 2002.

[jjjnettie]

It's beautiful Tony. :)

[iceman]

Nice work Tony!

[h0ughy]

clapping madly - well done mate!

[Larryp]

Great work!

[firstlight]

Thanks Jeanette, Mike, David, and Laurie.

Despite not gathering as much data as I wanted, the main objective was achieved... Witnessing totality once more. you know people talk about it but you can't understand just how spectacular it is unless you have stood under the shadow.

Probably our next economically viable chance to see another one will be the 'States in 2017.

[h0ughy]

yep and i will see you there;)

[Shark Bait]

Very very nice Tony. I am happy that you all got to see the main event. It has been a couple of months since I have been able to get out with BAS. I look forward to catching up with you and hearing your story first hand.

Stu.

[RickS]

Good work, Tony! I don't think I've talked to anybody who got all the shots they hoped for, me included ;)

[gregbradley]

Very nice Tony and potential there is for something even better. High contrast type processing seems the go for these corona shots. The detail comes out more. Fitswork also seems to be good for this.

Greg.

[firstlight]

Is there a tutorial or recipe you point me to, Greg?

Thanks

[RickS]

Tony,

Here are some instructions on how to do it with Fitswork:
http://www.gva-hamburg.de/sofi2006/fitswork/sofi_fitswork_uk.htm

Cheers,
Rick.

[firstlight]

Thanks Rick, I'll have a go at it tonight.

[firstlight]

Just put together a stack using some data from a friend at Clifton Beach and Fitswork. Lot more to try and do but this is the first attempt.

[firstlight]

This is probably as good as I'm likely to get it. I have to thank Wendy who provided the inner corona data, and to Greg and Rick for the tips in the processing. 200mm, f4, ISO 200, 1/1600 + 1/800 +1/400 + 1/200 + 525mm, f4.95, ISO 200, 1/30 +1/15 + 1/8. Merged and processed in Fitsworks 4.44.

[RickS]

A very good result, Tony!

[firstlight]

Thanks Rick, this is about the best I will get out of the data before it looks like and abstract painting I feel.