Man Vs Hubble

[bobbyf (Bob)]

Recently I had the time to re-process some data I got back in August, when imaging M16.
I thought it would be good to compare my capture against the mighty Hubble.
Whilst it is obviously a million miles away in terms of quality, I'm still quite impressed that you can make out lots of things seen on the Hubble image.
Details (from what I remember):-
Nikon D7000 (modded) on a 10" Newtonian
NEQ6 mount
Finderguider with ASI120MC
2mins subs at ISO800 I think
Darks and bias applied, no flats.
Cheers
Bob

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Yes, using HST comparisons to check what you have captured in your own data is a useful tool...I've been doing it for years ..and discovered things in my data (all be they much blurrier) that I just wouldn't have noticed otherwise

Mike

[bobbyf (Bob)]

Thanks Mike. It was seeing some of your comparisons that got me interested actually.
Cheers
Bob

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yes, using HST comparisons to check what you have captured in your own data is a useful tool...I've been doing it for years ..and discovered things in my data that I just wouldn't have noticed otherwise

Mike

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by bobbyf

Thanks Mike. It was seeing some of your comparisons that got me interested actually.
Cheers
Bob

Good to hear

Mike

[RickS (Rick)]

Nice comparison, Bob. It's good to have something to aim for

[Atmos (Colin)]

Now if only my seeing would come even remotely close to that of Hubble