We have been back from FNQ since late Wednesday night, and after writing an article about our expedition for the BAS Observer, I have processed some images. Due to software malfunction I didn't get the range I wanted for the corona, but managed to get a 1/8, 1/15, and 1/30 second images to stack. Here is what I have managed to do with them so far. Certainly not up to the standard that many have posted to date, but it is a vast improvement on my Ceduna effort from 2002.
Despite not gathering as much data as I wanted, the main objective was achieved... Witnessing totality once more. you know people talk about it but you can't understand just how spectacular it is unless you have stood under the shadow.
Probably our next economically viable chance to see another one will be the 'States in 2017.
Despite not gathering as much data as I wanted, the main objective was achieved... Witnessing totality once more. you know people talk about it but you can't understand just how spectacular it is unless you have stood under the shadow.
Probably our next economically viable chance to see another one will be the 'States in 2017.
Very very nice Tony. I am happy that you all got to see the main event. It has been a couple of months since I have been able to get out with BAS. I look forward to catching up with you and hearing your story first hand.
Very nice Tony and potential there is for something even better. High contrast type processing seems the go for these corona shots. The detail comes out more. Fitswork also seems to be good for this.
This is probably as good as I'm likely to get it. I have to thank Wendy who provided the inner corona data, and to Greg and Rick for the tips in the processing. 200mm, f4, ISO 200, 1/1600 + 1/800 +1/400 + 1/200 + 525mm, f4.95, ISO 200, 1/30 +1/15 + 1/8. Merged and processed in Fitsworks 4.44.
