Hi Everyone,
Another one from the 3rd Jan, not much data, but its not too bad.
I had a play with layer masks in PS and it seemed to help keep the processing steps separated from each other. I am actually having some fun with processing now. Who'd have thunk it?
After this initial shakedown cruise with the new CCD, I am looking to perhaps set up a pier and obs in the backyard and then spend some serious time collecting more data on some of these nice targets.
Thanks for looking, any tips or critiques are welcome.
Image details:
Target: Messier 1 - The Crab Nebula
Acquired: 3rd Jan 2013
Camera: Atik 314L+ OSC CCD
Scope: Skywatcher BD200N Reflector
Mount: HEQ5Pro
Guide: PHD guiding using EQmod and DBK21AU618 on Orion 50mm guidescope
Total Time: 39 mins
CCD Temp: -5 degrees Celsius
Exposures: 13 x 180 sec
Darks/Bias/Flats: 20 x 180 sec darks, no flats, 10 x 180 sec bias.
Capture Program: Artemis Capture
Processing: DSS, Startools, Photoshop CS3
Uncompressed Image :
Link (6Mb PNG file)
Cheers
Chris