[Astrod00d]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

the detail is pretty good, great to see what the scope can achieve.

Thanks Dave, I'm looking forward to seeing your results when you get the chance. Sorry I missed you at Lostock.

Originally Posted by multiweb

Pretty cool. You've got stacks of nebulosity on that one. The framing's spot on too.

Came out better than I expected. Must put more time into it next new moon...

Originally Posted by seeker372011

lovely shot...with this summer object, I found noise goes hand in hand with long exposure for a DSLR.... just surprised to see noise raise its ugly head with a Qhy8 and that too for only 5 minute subs

Thanks Narayan, that's because I got greedy and stretched it too much The wispy stuff was way down within a few ADU of black level. I'll try longer subs next time, should result in better S/N if I can control the stars...

Originally Posted by tornado33

Yep thats a lovely deep shot.
Scott

Thanks!

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Thats a great image for 45 minutes.

Try Noise Ninja it does wonders.

Greg.

Thanks for the info! Do you use the standalone version or the PS plug-in?

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Great shot Rob

...so, was Wiruna clear last weekend or something..

Mike

Nah... We're just saying that to annoy you!
Seriously though, you woulda just loved Sunday night. Crisp, clear and steady.

Originally Posted by Garyh

Very nice M45 Rob! Beautiful wispy detail showing!
Good work!

Thanks Gary, I was surprised by the detail particularly for only 45 minutes exposure. Now I'm all fired-up and I wanna put several hours into M45 next new moon!

Cheers,

Rob