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Old 04-05-2006, 09:08 AM
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Triffid and Omega nebulas
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Got some new images done last night.
Triffid Nebula
3x 10 mins ISO 1600
Omega Nebula, same settings. both processed in Iris and Photoshop CS

Both pics with 10 inch F5.6 scope, modded 350D, UHCS and uv/ir filters and MPCC
Off axis hand guided.
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Old 04-05-2006, 09:53 AM
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Very interesting results Scott! Hate to see you really going deep, looks like the jetstream was still there. was there any high cloud?

OK I will say it, WOW. the only excuse for me is that I am envyous of your abilities mate. star spikes and everything! Might see what a difference IP makes, i might have a go processing your images in IP2.75
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Old 04-05-2006, 10:23 AM
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Hi Scott,

these are outstanding images, well done.

I notice in particular that the diffraction spikes on the brighter stars are now very well defined after the new mirror coating. And even your focus seems better than ever ! Maybe because the reflected photons are now much sharper with the new mirror coating.

The image of the trifid is extra-excellent.

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Old 04-05-2006, 11:33 AM
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Yep I agree, fantastic images there Scott.
Beautiful tonal colours and detail.
Love the spikes too.
And hand guided to boot.

Superb.
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Old 04-05-2006, 12:07 PM
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Thanks all.
I took xtra care to get everything sharp. I laser collimated the secondary to get the laser spot dead on the centrespot on the primary. Before attaching the camera I put on an eyepiece and star collimated the primary spot on. Guide stars with the off axis guider seem a little brighter and sharper now too
Guiding the Omega was a real struggle as I was nearly nodding off while doing it, as it was around 2:30 am and my 2nd big night in a row.
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Old 04-05-2006, 02:49 PM
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More images for me to save to my comp? Very nice! the stars are perfect little circles. scott the amazing!
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Top stuff Scott.
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Old 04-05-2006, 08:30 PM
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Those are simply beautiful images Scott - well done.

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Old 05-05-2006, 09:50 AM
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Many thanks
Ive reprocessed the Omega Neb. image, increased the contrast and saturation a little.
Larger version here http://scottalder.fotopic.net/p28849259.html
Scott
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