NGC300 with a DSLR 14.3 hrs

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

A few here have been posting recent images of NGC300, so i decided to join in the fray. This isn't as detailed as those images, but we're talking different equipment too. This was taken with a 130mm f5 newtonian and a modded Canon 1000D, on a HEQ5. Guiding with a QHY5LII and a Rubinar 500mm f8 mirror lens.

Capture details (all ISO1600)
177 x 4mins
51 x 3mins

Hi Res: http://www.astrobin.com/full/59651/B/?
Processed with Pixinsight 1.8

Both this image and my recent M42 have some slight elongation from Dec backlash which I need to chase down at some point. Apart from that this new 'baby' setup is working nicely for me and I'm quite happy with the result here. Nonetheless, comments and critique are still most welcome.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

A good rendition Richard well done, its a magnificent galaxy that huh? You have done it justice

Mike

[astronobob (Bob)]

Gotta hand it to ya Richard That's Lookin' real sweet & personally think it pairs up very well with others, Mighty capture indeed

[Astro_Bot]

Actually, that looks pretty good to me.

If I could produce something that good with my DSLR, I'd be quite happy.

[gregbradley]

Nicely done. Wow, 14.3 hours on a DSLR is serious stuff.

Greg.

[alpal]

Hi Richard,
that's an exceptional picture considering you're using a
130mm f5 newtonian and a modded Canon 1000D.

You've got the arms of the galaxy & even the small red nebula areas inside the galaxy.

cheers
Allan

[RickS (Rick)]

Nice work, Richard. Doing more with less

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Damn good image Richard!

Still have come to expect this from you.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Joshua Bunn (Joshua)]

Thats great Rick, some pleasing colors in the dust lanes there.

Josh

[naskies (Dave)]

Great job, Richard. That's dedication with a DSLR You have the Ha regions coming out nicely too.

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Very nice, Richard!

[Shiraz (Ray)]

excellent result Richard - regardless of equipment. This is a really good rendition of a faint target.

[Ross G]

Great looking galaxy photo Richard.

You're certainley getting the most out of your equpment.


Ross.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Lot's of lovely detail.
You could run "Star Rounder" (a photoshop plugin) and fix up those stars if you were keen.
I'm not sure if it's still available for download, but if you pm me your email addy I can shoot the file over to you.