M42 Fist Light First Pic

[ReaPerMan (Paul)]

I Recently bought an Explore Scientific ED 80 from one of the members on Ice in Space and I have finally managed to get to taking some pictures. This is my first ever pic with my DSLR. Until now I have been using a webcam or my Gstar EX and I have now embarked on the journey taking Guided pictures ( with a lot of Help from Brendan and Graham.. Brendan wielding a Hacksaw in the dark to improve back focus on my finder guider is a sight to behold.) Finally I have taken some pictures and I have just finished processing the first.

This is 5 X 10 Minute subs, stacked with deepsky stacker, then processed in Photoshop CS4.

Equipment Explore Scientific ED80 Triplet APO, Canon 1000D, Starshoot Autoguider using PHD.

BTW did i mention that it was gusting >40 kph at times during the shoot.


Your comments are most welcome.

Paul

[desler]

Great first light Paul, You could proably take a bit of the red/magenta out of the background and make it really Pop!

Still, you've got to be happy with what you've achieved.

Darren