M8 and M20

[Davidpmcadam]

My first image that I am happy to share online.

Equipment:
Mount: EQ6-pro
Telescope: SVBony 503 80mm ed with 0.8 reducer, FL 450 mm
Camera: Canon 60d controlled with intervalometer
28X60s unguided
Processed in Siril, Affinity and Topaz (denoise)


Photographed in September. I want to add extra data but was unable to get a dark night to image.

[Dave882 (David)]

Congrats on a great image- and at less than half an hour integration you’ve really done well to reveal some nice colour and detail. Well done!

[Nikolas (Nik)]

very good for a first image and acquisition time

[Startrek (Martin)]

Hi David,
An excellent first image and nicely framed too
Colour is spot on
Well done !!
Martin

PS: Just a suggestion , if you intend imaging with the 60D for a while , BYEOS is excellent imaging software specifically for Canon DSLR’s and supports your camera. I started off with an intervalometer with my 600D for 5 months, bought BYEOS and never looked back. Has comprehensive features like frame, focus , capture plans including calibration frames, guiding dithering , an Unbelievable Live View for focusing , planetary mode for lunar and planet imaging and much much more , oh and is a snack to use.
Cost $35 US
Cable required from laptop to 60D ( USB2 type A to type B Mini Male 5m length)
https://www.otelescope.com/store/cat...2-backyardeos/
I also bought a Canon power pack that connects to an extension cord via a LV power supply ( no more charging batteries)

[Davidpmcadam]

Originally Posted by Startrek

Hi David,
An excellent first image and nicely framed too
Colour is spot on
Well done !!
Martin

PS: Just a suggestion , if you intend imaging with the 60D for a while , BYEOS is excellent imaging software specifically for Canon DSLR’s and supports your camera. I started off with an intervalometer with my 600D for 5 months, bought BYEOS and never looked back. Has comprehensive features like frame, focus , capture plans including calibration frames, guiding dithering , an Unbelievable Live View for focusing , planetary mode for lunar and planet imaging and much much more , oh and is a snack to use.
Cost $35 US
Cable required from laptop to 60D ( USB2 type A to type B Mini Male 5m length)
https://www.otelescope.com/store/cat...2-backyardeos/
I also bought a Canon power pack that connects to an extension cord via a LV power supply ( no more charging batteries)

Thank you Martin for your encouragement. It's good to get positive feedback.
I am likely to stick with the DLSRs for the moment. I do have the BYEOS downloaded and I do use it. However, I have been having issues with it freezing and closing mid-session and that is why I used the intervalometer. It was just simpler.

Hoping Santa Claus comes with either a new 200mm Newtonian or a ZWO ASI533 with the AISair.

David

[Startrek (Martin)]

[QUOTE=Davidpmcadam;1601992]Thank you Martin for your encouragement. It's good to get positive feedback.
I am likely to stick with the DLSRs for the moment. I do have the BYEOS downloaded and I do use it. However, I have been having issues with it freezing and closing mid-session and that is why I used the intervalometer. It was just simpler.

Hoping Santa Claus comes with either a new 200mm Newtonian or a ZWO ASI533 with the AISair.

David[/QUOTE

Sounds great
Good luck with the new rig
Martin

[Doogs38 (Alex)]

That’s a lovely image, David - congrats. You’ve captured the colours of the nebula and the rich star field very nicely. I like where you’re shooting from

[AstroViking (Steve)]

What the others have said - good colours and a good framing/composition.