Hi everyone, this is my second attempt at doing this mosaic. I was actually really happy with my first except I had some focuser tilt issues that made for really weird shaped stars. The original thread for that attempt is
here if anyone is interested.
Anyway, after much adjusting etc etc, I re-shot the data and here is my second attempt (stars are not perfect but much better). I also noticed after the fact that I over stretched my first attempt so I went a little easier this time around.
Technical data:
Imaging telescope: Skywatcher CFP2008 Carbon Fibre 8" f4
Imaging cameras: Canon 1100D Astro modded
Mounts: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
Guiding telescopes: 4" f5 Newtonian
Guiding cameras: QHY5
Locations: Townsville NQld Australia
Frames: 124x300" 62 for each panel @ ISO800.
Integration: approx 5 hrs per panel
Software:Astro Photography Tool, Pixinsight 1.8, PHD guiding
Filters: Astronomik CLS-CCD Clip
Accessories: Baader MPCC coma corrector
Even though this is my first post in this forum, I post my images to learn how to make them better, so constructive critique would be very much appreciated. Thanks for looking.