My first CCD images

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Hey guys, after seriously getting into astrophotography about 6 months ago, and moving from the 350D to a QHY10, I thought I would share some of my progress so far. It was a bit of a steep learning curve when I got the CCD, but I'm pretty happy with the results.

M83 is 2 hours of 5 minute subs
NGC 1977 is 58 minutes of 2 minute subs
NGC 5128 is 90 minutes of 5 minute subs

What do you guys think?

[Rigel003 (Graeme)]

Very nice Erik. Lots of detail in M83. What was the scope?

[alistairsam]

They're really good Erick
what scope did you use
perhaps a bit less sharpening if any on the M83 and CentA but good colour balance IMO.

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Thanks. I'm using my 250mm x 1200mm Saxon newt reflector and MPCC on a G11. Captured in Maxim and processed i CS5. I agree M83 may be a little over sharpened, but I wanted to bring out some more detail in the dust lanes.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Not bad at all Erik. Possibly cut back on the sharpening a bit but I think you are off to a great start.

Cheers

Steve

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Great, thanks for the advice and good feedback!

[Ross G]

Good shots Erik.

I really like the Running Man.

Ross.

[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Thanks Ross. I like the running man too, it was before I had my COMA corrector though. Going to give the Orion region another crack with my shorter scope, to fit it all in, when it comes around again.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Hi Eric,

Gotta be happy with those results, looks like there's heaps of pontential with the new camera.

Cheers,

Justin.