Lost in space

Hagar (Doug) · #1 25-07-2009, 11:58 AM

Lost in space, Helix Nebula. Something diferent from my usual shot of the eye of God. Taken with Takahashi FSQ106ED at 530mm and QHY8 cooled CCD. The image started out being 30 X 10minute exposures but again high cloud spoiled the imaging run meaning I only ended up with 9 X 10 minute exposures worth salvaging for the stack.
The weather hasn't been kind but this is one of the problems with living in the mountains.

Not one of my best images but it shows up the wider field this focal length delivers on smaller objects. Still very impressed with the whole setup. I need a new mount so anyone throwing out a Paramount ME, give me a yell.

DavidU (Dave) · #2 25-07-2009, 12:03 PM

That's a beauty ! nice tight stars

renormalised (Carl) · #3 25-07-2009, 04:38 PM

Got 5 of 'em sittin' in the back shed!!!!

I wish!!!!

Nice shot, Doug. Stars are tight

Pity the clouds.

Gama · #4 25-07-2009, 05:31 PM

Looks pretty good to me Doug, i'd be very happy with that.

Theo

Matty P (Matt) · #5 25-07-2009, 05:35 PM

Great image Doug. Nice and sharp. I just love the field of view.

The extra subs would have brought out the faint extentions quite nicely. Too bad about the weather.

Time for an RCOS don't you think?

Alchemy (Clive) · #6 25-07-2009, 08:52 PM

not bad at all doug, i have one cooking that needs more data, i havent been game to push it too hard just yet to get the extra detail. going to have a crack at it tonight for the extra subs (blowing a gale at times)

whats wrong with the G11 it should be more than enough for the short FL you are using?

TheDecepticon · #7 25-07-2009, 09:26 PM

I like it a lot. I can never seem to do this one very well, good on you!

Tamtarn · #8 25-07-2009, 11:54 PM

A very nice smooth image Doug with good detail. Probably a good image to add data to when you have a chance.
Don't get to many nights lately when you can get 30 ten min subs.

Hagar (Doug) · #9 26-07-2009, 08:58 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone.
Matty, The minister for finance may have something to say about an RCOS and new mount to carry it. and I really mean SAY......

gregbradley · #10 26-07-2009, 12:06 PM

Nice shot. Great tracking.
The FSQ106ED is a great scope.

I just picked up a Paramount ME. Big beast. I'll let you know how I like it.
Although your tracking is spot on so you have no need for anything else.

Greg.

kinetic (Steve) · #11 26-07-2009, 12:10 PM

Stunning shot Doug!

regards,
Steve

Exfso (Peter) · #12 26-07-2009, 01:51 PM

Nice image Doug. Definitely a nice wide field. Hey what is wrong with your G11 ??

Hagar (Doug) · #13 26-07-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Nice shot. Great tracking.
The FSQ106ED is a great scope.

I just picked up a Paramount ME. Big beast. I'll let you know how I like it.
Although your tracking is spot on so you have no need for anything else.

Greg.

Thanks Greg. The FSQ is really something else. It is the usual tak quality we have all come to expect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinetic

Stunning shot Doug!

regards,
Steve

Thanks Steve.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exfso

Nice image Doug. Definitely a nice wide field. Hey what is wrong with your G11 ??

Thanks Pete, nothing wrong with the G11. I would just like to get the ultimate for future expansion and have the G11 for a portable.

mill (Martin) · #14 26-07-2009, 03:19 PM

Looking very good Doug with the extension showing nicely

JD2439975 (Justin) · #15 26-07-2009, 04:54 PM

Having just tried this one myself I'm stunned at how much detail you've got from 90 minutes of data.

Very nice effort that.

JD

Hagar (Doug) · #16 28-07-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD2439975

Having just tried this one myself I'm stunned at how much detail you've got from 90 minutes of data.

Very nice effort that.

JD

Thanks Justin, I would have liked the extra data for this one but doing it from the remote lounge room and not paying enough attention rendered most unusable. Next time maybe.