Horsehead & Flame DSLR rendition!

CoolhandJo (Paul) · #1 23-01-2010, 10:13 PM

Hi, took this a couple of nights ago.

First attempt at this object with a DSLR (My last post was the same object but with a CCD).

The image is 1hr and 6 min exposure, all in 6 min subs

The camera is a Moddified Canon 350D

The Scope is an ED80 guided on an LX200gps mount.

Darks, Flats, Flat darks, bias frames applied.

Post processed in Photoshop CS2.

Filter used was a Hutech LPS-2.

Comments welcomed.

Thanks for viewing (Press F11 on keyboard for full view).

Jeff · #2 24-01-2010, 12:25 AM

Nicely processed (smoothness, contrast, colours). Expected to see a bit more noise from the 6min subs. You must be very happy with that result from 66min using and ED80 and 350D.

CoolhandJo (Paul) · #3 24-01-2010, 08:51 AM

Thanks Jeff very happy with it. Agree re the noise. Surprised as it was 28 to 30 degc that night!

multiweb (Marc) · #4 24-01-2010, 08:59 AM

Superb work Paul. Giant leap forward. Your best HH to date I reckon. Everything works in that shot.

Hagar (Doug) · #5 24-01-2010, 10:48 AM

Very nice Paul. I think you could improve the image overall by winding the red back in the colour balance to equalise the background a bit then maybe stretch the red a bit in curves.

Worth experimenting with. A great transition from the DSI.

CoolhandJo (Paul) · #6 24-01-2010, 11:27 AM

Marc - Thanks mate. I am happy with the camera. Being modded it helps in light polluted skies with a LPS filter too!

Doug - Thanks for comments / feedback. As always they are appreciated! Yes, I will take a look at doing that. Shouldnt be too hard achieve.

peter_4059 (Peter) · #7 24-01-2010, 12:45 PM

Nice shot Paul. I bet you are happy with that.

Peter