Orion Nebula (First Light DSI II)

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Hi,

well as in my last post I thought I would share my first shot of the Orion Nebula using my new DSI II - first night out. I used my LX200 GPS 10", 3.3 ccd focal reducer, and took 50, 30sec shots, stacked in envasge. I used photoshop to stretch the image and enhance contrast.

I thought I would also show the difference between the DSI and the DSI II by attaching the Orion shot through the DSI with the same gear. A big difference!

[renormalised (Carl)]

Not bad at all for first light

[Bassnut (Fred)]

OK, a big difference, good upgrade, but you would do well attempting guideing and longer exposures now you have a better cam, that would produce far better images than the diff between cams.

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Thanks guys! I agree re the guiding - will try next week with my new Skywatcher ED80!

[AlexN]

big difference indeed.. Good to hear guiding is on the way! should broaden your horizons somewhat!

[Hagar (Doug)]

Huge diference between the two cameras. Guiding will make the next big jump and improve the image immencely. Longer exposures seems to be the way to go.

Keep at it.

[Ric]

Nice captures Paul, The DSI II was certainly a big improvement over the original. I find it to be a very capable little camera.

Cheers