First semisuccessful light for the new imaging setup

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Its been so long since I've posted any images I thought I'd better throw these up just to keep in practice. Lagoon and Dumbell nebulas taken with 300D through Meade 8"SCT. I only managed to salvage two image for each (see http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s....php?t=3144for details) at ISO800, stacked in Registax, curves and levels in PS.

[Robby]

Not bad Paul... Not bad at all.. Little bit of drift noticeable on M8, but nothing to be too concerned about. How did the guiding go?
Cheers

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Thanks Robby. I ended up so frustrated at the end of the night I didn't really bother with too much processing. The guiding seemed to go ok, but if you have a read of the link above you'll see the problem I was having.

[toetoe (Peter)]

They look mighty fine to me Paul. The day will come when i have a better understanding of the process with imaging shots like these, untill then i can only enjoy viewing the pics without to much input on the technical side.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Thanks Peter. I'm just suffering the pangs of frustration atm. I've waited more than two months for all the gear to get here. Just a bit of grumbling over teething pains. When it does all come together its a great feeling to catch a great shot. 6 months ago I would have been wrapped to get shots like those. I'm my harshest critic.

I'll give you fair warning though. If you do decide to start taking a few snap shots you'll be hooked. Just look at Mike. He can't help himself now. HI MIKE Doin' a damn fine job at it too

[toetoe (Peter)]

Thats what i'm afraid of, getting to involved and not having the budget to cater for what one wants.

[ving (David)]

yup, i am so not going down the astro pic road!

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Astrochickenbelle, Astrochickenbelle.

[ving (David)]

bully!

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Mr Moderator Astrobully to you miss

[ving (David)]

abusing your mod abilities by bullying my around huh?!

[Striker (Tony)]

Nice one Paul.....make sure you keep up the learning path so I can bleed all valuable information out of you on your visit to my place.

[ving (David)]

oh and very nice pics paul!

[gbeal]

Not to shabby mate. Good to see your avatar now has a hat as well.

[Orion]

Great photos! Don't let tornado33 see them Paul he will be envious!

[beren]

Hey Paul great to see some images from you at last , i know what it feels like with the frustration of trying to recap previous experiance Super images for the first night out with the new setup {psst get the losmandy rings , you wont be dissapointed}

[tornado33]

Thanks Eddie hehehehe
Great shots, Paul, I especially like the Dumbell pic. I cant get that from my place as the house is in the way
Colours in the shots look good too.
Scott