HEQ 5 unguided 60 sec subs, no darks or flats, 80mm espirit, ZWO 1600 mono all filters (7) used but I three out a lot mainly because of cloud creeping in whilst I was inside plus some data from last year. I hope the colour is reasonable. Deep Sky Stacker, Star Tools, Photos Shop and Gimp.
I had to crop because my stars at the edges are not flash I read to look again at the sensor to flattener distance, maybe tilt..I have a tilt thingy somewhere but I have so much to do still and the curse of being old and near cripple and forgetful sees so little getting done to what I was used to when younger and more Mobil.
I tried to clean up some trees today and honestly after 30 minutes I felt like I was going to faint.
Thank you George...I am happy but so much more to improve upon .. one day..I will get it all working..still have to set up guiding, Goto, the wifi, darks, flats, and learn how to process better.
Alex
Thank you. I will do better, I can do better I have only started in this game.
I don't have many years left I am told but I hope in the ones that are left I can show that even a mug like me can do great things and somehow offer encouragement to anyone looking to give it a go...don't put it off..don't say it is too expensive and never say it is unaffordable...lots of baby steps will get you there. Have a go..there is nothing as satisfying as looking at an image you produce..forget what others may think or how it can be better just appreciate what you have done and how you once would never have thought you could reach where you find yourself.
It is easy to look at the wonderful images a d give up before you start but look at you image and realise just what it took to get you that far.
My problem now is I know I can do better and I have to remind myself to remember how it was when I was only ten years old and how any of this was just impossible.
I know my images are different but in time they will retain that difference but be better..they will be me.
Alex
