[Octane (Humayun)]

Lester,

Thanks, mate. I'm thinking that it could have done with a little bit more saturation. Hrm, never to mind. I'm forgetting this one now and will embark on other projects.

Originally Posted by Lester

Very nice image Humayun, you have done well, without a cooled camera. I like the colour.

Frank,

Thank you, sir!

The mount was performing reasonably well that night, although I had PHD set to 100 for aggresiveness and was taking 1 second guide exposures. I know it isn't ideal, but, the seeing was conducive for it.

Of course, I won't tell anyone about the completely flat line in RA that I had. I called John over as I couldn't believe that the mount could guide like that. Alas, guiding on hot pixels will do that. :shame:

Are you down next Friday/Saturday?

Originally Posted by spearo

Well done H !
banding isnt too obvious to detract from a great image, excellent tracking and the focus looks fine to me, colors look great.

Looking at M42 and M43 combined, which looks like a giant bird to me, and their link to the Running Man...I cant help but think of Avatar...
Am I nuts?

Look forward to more shots and hopefully some from my site someday!
cheers
frank

John,

Thanks, mate. And, thanks for the images of the setup. Something to show the boys at work.

Originally Posted by JohnG

Came out well H

A couple of pictures, getting ready to image on the night of your shot.

Cheers

Once again, thank you everyone for looking and commenting.

H