M20

[Marke (Mark)]

Took some more images the other night to play around with processing
still have a way to go there but at least I am getting the data.
10x900s RC10 QHY10

[Ross G]

Hi Mark,

Great looking photo.

I really like the colours.

Ross.

[Marke (Mark)]

Thanks Ross

[RickS (Rick)]

Quite a nice M20, Mark!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Hi Mark,

Nice image, and certainly heaps of data!

Cheers,

Justin.

[atalas]

Looks great!well done Mark.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Yeah it does look really good indeed. I love the details and colours you've got. The processing is also top notch. It looks very smooth and natural.

[Marke (Mark)]

Thanks guys and thanks Marc I am working on the post processing its more time consuming than I would like atm.

[alpal]

That QHY 10 is doing a good job.
Maybe OSC is the way to go for simplicity?

[Marke (Mark)]

Originally Posted by alpal

That QHY 10 is doing a good job.
Maybe OSC is the way to go for simplicity?

It is certainly easier to acquire data with OSC but post processing if
done properly is still time consuming. I have been lazy and doing the quick
and easy way but ideally you should debayer all your images in to stacks
of R,G,B and process them separately and then combine the masters - its a pain but gives best results.

[alpal]

Originally Posted by Marke

It is certainly easier to acquire data with OSC but post processing if
done properly is still time consuming. I have been lazy and doing the quick
and easy way but ideally you should debayer all your images in to stacks
of R,G,B and process them separately and then combine the masters - its a pain but gives best results.

I agree but it also means that you don't need to re-focus for each filter.

[Marke (Mark)]

Originally Posted by alpal

I agree but it also means that you don't need to re-focus for each filter.

Yeah I guess thats true . I will get a mono camera at some stage later
tho they a just so damn expensive.

[alistairsam]

Really nice details mark and great guiding at that fl.
I like the colours but I'm sure you could push the saturation a bit more
Good to see nice details with an osc.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Very good image Mark, the colours look excellent, you have handled the dynamic range nicely and it is well framed, nice job. You have a formidable outfit there so the future looks very bright

Mike

[Marke (Mark)]

Thanks Al , Mike I am really happy with the set up now , mount is faultless
although I want a bigger one now and the permanent set is just pure luxury . Havent really settled on a post processing program that I am totally comfortable with , still using bits and pieces from several. Once I get my head around that I will be even happier

[RickC (Richard)]

hi Marke

nice image,great colour....I came around with Ross to check out the mount you had for sale.....didn't realise it was you!!!

yeah your image is very good, was this taken from home?
I am still trying to get my head around the processing trip as well.

Richard

[Marke (Mark)]

Hi Rick yeah its me Taken from the backyard at home , I find the light pollution filter does a great job as I get very little pollution noise .

[RickC (Richard)]

Hi Marke,

well that filter does a good job, what type is that? I need one at my place because I have a street light right out the front and that's the only place I can image from!

Richard

[Marke (Mark)]

Rick its a Hutech IDAS
http://www.sciencecenter.net/hutech/idas/lps.htm
Makes a big difference