Well, it has been a long time coming so here is my 1st proper LRGB with the ST7E and CFW8, that have lain dormant for donkey’s years! I have much to learn about this process but I can report that I kind of enjoyed having a go at M16, chosen for its intrinsic brightness and having a good guide star nearby.
L=20x3mins (60 mins total)
R=5x3mins (15 mins total)
G=5x3mins (15 mins total)
B=5x3mins (15 mins total)
Sub-frames were Reduced (Darks & Flats), Aligned and Combined in MIRA AP.
Final LRGB in CS3 but goodness knows how, as I probably can’t repeat the trial and error process after much faffing around; I must get a good book and take notes!
Suburban Brisbane, 23rd August 2008, Tak Mewlon 180mm F12 with Reducer/Flattener at F9.6, auto guided using the ST7E TC211 guide chip. Some of the sub-frames were softened by thin clouds popping up from seemingly nowhere.
Very nice Dennis....don't you hate those untimely cloud belts, had the same problem last night very frustrating when your in the middle of a 30 min sub exposure
Thanks guys – the task appeared quite daunting to start with but each time I bit off a piece of the mountain, it became easier to climb as I gained an understanding of each step. It was really exciting to see an RGB image appear from the separate RGB layers, albeit a rather thin and patchy effort due to the less that optimal colour data.
With this experience under my belt, I feel more confident in now having some direct knowledge with which to make a decision on whether to go 1 shot colour or LRGB for my next upgrade.
Beautiful detail in the pillars Dennis. I can imagine what you are thinking (LRGB or OSC) as the LRGB imaging and post processing sure is a lot of work but very rewarding when you get a "keeper".
Thanks guys. Now, if you want to see something really special, have a look here at Jase’s re-process of the image, it’ll knock your socks off, it did mine!
Haven't seen Jase's re-pro yet but I must say this is a very nice M16! If those are P plate processing skills... I think I'm driving one of those little 12v motorized cars people let their 5yr olds drive...
Very nice Dennis....don't you hate those untimely cloud belts, had the same problem last night very frustrating when your in the middle of a 30 min sub exposure 
