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First light: Helix is HARD
First light through a new GSO 8" f/5 reflector. Not overly impressed.
Think the Helix is the toughest target I've yet attempted. Took me 10 mins just to find the rotten thing, didn't realise it's so dim!
GSO 8" f/5 Newt
NEQ6 unguided
Nikon D3300 45-second subs @ ISO 3200
Best 70% of 45 subs stacked & edited in DSS (no darks, flats or bias)
Further editing in Lightroom
The poor little Nikon 3300 struggles at ISO 3200; I think 1600 is its ideal upper limit, with best results at 800. The seeing didn't seem great tonight either. No clouds but the stars weren't as crisp as they often are. Will have to revisit this one when I finally get guiding hooked up in a few weeks. I'll also apply darks & flats next time.
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