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Ngc 253
Hey All,
New toys, new things to learn, and so little time.
Finally got some time over the last 2 nights, not Snake valley like al-nighters but enough for the sky to be lightening when finishing my flats and dark flats. I've been waiting for another chance at NGC 253 since Doug (hagar) had a play with my first attempt last Month.
So here goes: Skywatcher ED120, canon 1000D with IDAS LPS filter on EQ6pro with eqmod, guided by ed80 with QHY5 and the captrue controlled by Images Plus.
14 x 10 minute subs (longest I've gone) 11 of which were used.
11 x Darks
8 x Flats
8 x Dark flats
8 x bias fames
All stacked and aligned in Images Plus and then a whole lot of work in CS3.
I'm working my way through layers. curves and levels and using feathering to rejoin. I've also had a go at lifting the stars and Galaxy off the image and sharpening them and adjusting the black point.
I've attached three jpegs, first, stacked and aligned in IP, Second is the first round of CS 3 and 3rd is what I am currently happy with. Although, right now, I'm so tired the bed is looking very good.
Comments / Tips / Suggestions / Advice welcomed!
Darren
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