2 hours is all I get for now

Tom Davis (Tom) · #1 08-01-2011, 01:42 PM

I actually got 2 whole hours of clear sky last night -- WOW! I usually can't image until about May so I was pleased.

I used that generous time to finish my mosaic of the region near IC405 and IC410. I sure could have used more time but beggars can't be picky.

There are a lot of stars in the region so when the data is stretched the whole sky becomes stippled. Still, you can see all the gas and dust in the area -- sort of pretty!

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astr...s-1_0000de.htm

Comments/criticisms are welcome, as always.

-Tom

multiweb (Marc) · #2 08-01-2011, 01:48 PM

Superb! Really like the reflection neb on the right of the field. Masterpiece as usual.

starfinder (Russ) · #3 08-01-2011, 01:58 PM

Beautiful work, Tom. Just love it!!

RobF (Rob) · #4 08-01-2011, 02:24 PM

Yes, wonderful work. Not familiar with that area, so doubly nice to see on a wet cloudy weekend here.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #5 08-01-2011, 03:37 PM

I always enjoy your work Tom.
Thanks again for sharing it with us.

Paul Haese · #6 08-01-2011, 03:51 PM

Very nice Tom. Such fine detail and pin sharp stars.

Lester · #7 08-01-2011, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the wonderful view Tom.

Hagar (Doug) · #8 08-01-2011, 07:40 PM

Fabulous image Tom. 2 hours isn't long but it's better than nothing I suppose. Everyone here in Aus had a long imaging drought for quite a while and probably would have been happy with 2 hours as well.

Very nice tight image.

TrevorW · #9 08-01-2011, 07:51 PM

Nice one Tom keep em coming

Alchemy (Clive) · #10 08-01-2011, 08:47 PM

That's nice, I thought it was a 2 hr exposure but reading the fine print it says 7.5 ..... Punchy colors.

Tom Davis (Tom) · #11 09-01-2011, 01:55 AM

[QUOTE=Alchemy;674290]That's nice, I thought it was a 2 hr exposure but reading the fine print it says 7.5 QUOTE]

Thanks everyone.

The right side of the image was a 5.5 hour exposure from October. The left side was the 2 hour exposure from the other night. Thus, total for this mosaic 7.5 -- but it really needs about twice that amount!

Tom

Ephemeral (John) · #12 09-01-2011, 11:02 AM

Superb image great setup you have

strongmanmike (Michael) · #13 09-01-2011, 06:47 PM

Nice one Tom, where's the RH..?

Mike

gregbradley · #14 09-01-2011, 07:00 PM

Gorgeous Tom. Love it.

Bummer about the available clear skies. I had a dream run the last 2 weeks with 11 out of 12 nights clear skies at my dark site observatory.

I am looking forward to your first light with the AP Riccardi Honders - no doubt the lack of skies is a stop there.

Greg.

Tom Davis (Tom) · #15 10-01-2011, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Nice one Tom, where's the RH..?

Mike

Currently under 3 feet of snow.

-Tom

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #16 10-01-2011, 09:07 AM

Always a joy to view your images Tom - lovely!

Cheers, Marcus

strongmanmike (Michael) · #17 10-01-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Davis

Currently under 3 feet of snow.

-Tom

!!!!