I’m a relatively new in this game, circa 8-9 months and this is the first time I’m presenting my work. Any comments or critique will be appreciated.
Images taken at Wiruna on 07/08/10.
L-12x5minutes @ 1x1 binned, RGB – 5x5 minutes @ 2x2 binned @ -25C
QSI583 + 8”Meade LX200 mounted on EQ6
Taken with Maxim, processed with CCDStack and PS.
Welcome Mark
That is a pretty nice first post!
just a suggestion (and my screen is NOT calibrated) it might be a bit bright in background sky?
perhaps adjusting the black point a bit would let the galaxy pop out a bit more
just a suggestion
well done
keep it up look forward to more of your work
cheers
frank
Guys big thanks to all of you for your worm reception and kind word.
Martin, I’m using QSI583WS with Ha LRGB filters made by Astrodon. I don’t have the Guider option at this stage. It was a purely financial decision made at the time of purchase. One day I’ll get the WSG cover, I hope...
As a matter of fact heaving the WS cover allows to attach the Canon/Nikon lenses making the whole setup more versatile.
David, my LX200 it is the ACF model, I’m imaging at full focal length of 2000mm.
I do have the Meade 6.3 reducer unfortunately in my configuration - Optec focuser + LX200 OTA the 6.3 reducer is in conflict with the back focus making a warped image. I’m sure there is a fix for it but beyond my capacity.
Thank you Marc, the M8 has a sibling now, all done in Ha. The stars are so small. It was so tempting to go with the flow but...... One day, one day
Fred, I’m just a keen student surrounded by masters every last Wednesday of the month. I’m lucky that’s for sure. Thank you.
David, my LX200 it is the ACF model, I’m imaging at full focal length of 2000mm.
I do have the Meade 6.3 reducer unfortunately in my configuration - Optec focuser + LX200 OTA the 6.3 reducer is in conflict with the back focus making a warped image. I’m sure there is a fix for it but beyond my capacity.
Again, very impressive to see such quality at 2000mm focal length. My understanding is that the Meade ACF optics and their 6.3 focal reducer are "incompatible" - the reducer tries to flatten an already "flat" field.
There is little info on the web about what reducer to use with corrected SCTs - I think the optec next-gen reducer is meant to work, or there is an Astrophysics reducer.
