I received a Starlight Express Trius 694 camera last week. I have been imaging with it when the weather allowed. I have 2 images so far. This is the 2nd but first released.
7 hours of 10 and 15 minute subexposures. I have imaged this galaxy before and I knew this is a pretty galaxy.
The top spiral arm swings around faintly on the left a long way. Its just noticeable in the image.
LRGB image, Starlight Express Trius at -20C, CDK17, PME, SBIG STi on a MMOAG.
I am about to hook the Trius up the .66 reducer which will give it a bit more field of view and also make it somewhere between F4.54 and F5.
Great image Greg. I can see the faint tail of the lower arm swing to the right too. I am still unable to produce any decent galaxy image, it is harder to process.
Great image Greg. I can see the faint tail of the lower arm swing to the right too. I am still unable to produce any decent galaxy image, it is harder to process.
cheers,
David
Thanks David. Try the brighter ones like Sculptor, Cent A etc.
If you want any help with processing it just PM me.
I received a Starlight Express Trius 694 camera last week. I have been imaging with it when the weather allowed. I have 2 images so far. This is the 2nd but first released.
7 hours of 10 and 15 minute subexposures. I have imaged this galaxy before and I knew this is a pretty galaxy.
The top spiral arm swings around faintly on the left a long way. Its just noticeable in the image.
LRGB image, Starlight Express Trius at -20C, CDK17, PME, SBIG STi on a MMOAG.
I am about to hook the Trius up the .66 reducer which will give it a bit more field of view and also make it somewhere between F4.54 and F5.
Well, so far so good Greg I think the reducer will be a good addition here though....the awesome little Starlightxpress has arrived in your hands at the perfect time as it's gaaaalaxy seeeeason
Well, so far so good Greg I think the reducer will be a good addition here though....the awesome little Starlightxpress has arrived in your hands at the perfect time as it's gaaaalaxy seeeeason
Mike
Thanks Mike. It sure is galaxy season. There are a lot of really nice images close to Acamar.
pretty darn good Greg. should really sing with the reducer.
Thanks Ray. It seemed less seeing affected than I expected. It was reasonable seeing as well. Its all setup ready for a clear night (rain predicted for the next few days). I'm also coming to grips with the subtle differences required in my processing routine for this camera.
Yes it has performed well. I was looking forward to the result at that focal length. Hmm interesting
Well done Greg!
Its performing better than I expected as the small pixels would make you think its a mismatch. I think it will work even better with the reducer (assuming I can get round stars as backfocus allowance is minimal and will require piggyback guiding or a thinner OAG). Also I intend to add an AO unit to help.
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Originally Posted by marc4darkskies
Now that's up close and personal Greg! Nice one! Congrats on the new gear (as if you needed more )!
Cheers, Marcus
The zoomed in look is appealling. I originally bought an ST10XME years ago that was never delivered (2nd hand market) that often is seen doing shots like that.
It also gives you a look at another option for cameras with your 360 later on.
Impressive Greg! One of your best galaxy images I would think. Bit of colour noise apparent which would be overcome by longer RGB exposures I would think.
I think the reducer will be a good addition here though....the awesome little Starlightxpress has arrived in your hands at the perfect time as it's gaaaalaxy seeeeason 
)!
