Spindle Galaxy First Trial 16/06/2009

Astrobserver99 (Rob) · #1 17-06-2009, 11:36 AM

C8 f/6.3 SCT, HEQ5 Pro

5x5min subs, ISO 800

First Trial. There was too much light pollution and the image was out of focus for this first attempt. I think I need to decrease the exposure time

Cheers, Rob

White Rabbit · #2 17-06-2009, 09:11 PM

I have the same problem with light poloution, I got a cls filter and it works really well. You need to bring the colours back into line as it extends the blue pretty far but works well.

Astrobserver99 (Rob) · #3 17-06-2009, 09:16 PM

Thanks for the tip, is that an astronomiks filter? sounds familiar, but I can't place it.

Matty P (Matt) · #4 17-06-2009, 09:43 PM

Hi Rob,

I would highly recommend an IDAS LPS Filter to combat light pollution. I recently just got myself one and the results were excellent. The IDAS LPS has very good colour balance compared to other filters.

Do a search on the forums as there is plenty of imformation on these filters.

Hagar (Doug) · #5 18-06-2009, 09:16 AM

Light polution, thank God I don't suffer with it here. Image looks OK but at 17KB it is a bit on the small side.
The IDAS LPS seems to be the filter of choise in here. Google up Light polution filter comparisons. I remember one in here at some point.

Keep at it and good luck. (Make the posted image a bit bigger Please)

Astrobserver99 (Rob) · #6 18-06-2009, 01:43 PM

Well, I have taken the plunge and ordered the LPS filter.

Cheers, Rob