Omega and Jewel box-14th April

allan gould · #1 16-04-2006, 11:36 PM

First DSLR images with new 350D DSLR. Guided with Guidemaster and modded webcam. Each were 5min shots in presence of full moon ASA400. No flats or darks. I was quite pleased as I was testing out the guiding through a 70x500mm guidescope on 8" SCT. No barlow on guidescope and no reducer on 8". Gamma adjustment and size reduction in Infranview. Can't wait til the moon disappears from sight to have a go at faint fuzzies.

Dennis · #2 17-04-2006, 08:04 AM

Very nice Allan, two of my favourite objects in my favourite region of our most wonderful Southern skies.

Cheers

Dennis

iceman (Mike) · #3 17-04-2006, 08:25 AM

Very nice result Allan, well done!

RB (Andrew) · #4 17-04-2006, 08:29 AM

Great results Allen, I really love the Jewel Box.

Thanks for sharing.

Itchy · #5 17-04-2006, 08:44 AM

Hi Allen

A great start. Looks like you have already sorted your guiding!

When the moon goes back, try ISO800, and stack several shots. You will be amazed at the improvement.

Good luck

Lester · #6 17-04-2006, 10:16 AM

Great shots Allan. Tracking is excellent, and star images also across the field.

Look forward to more of your shots.

h0ughy (David) · #7 18-04-2006, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by allan gould

First DSLR images with new 350D DSLR. Guided with Guidemaster and modded webcam. Each were 5min shots in presence of full moon ASA400. No flats or darks. I was quite pleased as I was testing out the guiding through a 70x500mm guidescope on 8" SCT. No barlow on guidescope and no reducer on 8". Gamma adjustment and size reduction in Infranview. Can't wait til the moon disappears from sight to have a go at faint fuzzies.

Excellent results allan

What version is your hand controller firmware?

Davo3960 · #8 18-04-2006, 08:31 PM

Nice shots. I too am working with the 350D and loving it. Some info regarding the 350D can be found here- http://www.covingtoninnovations.com/...300Dastro.html

tornado33 · #9 18-04-2006, 11:11 PM

Looks like your setup is a goer

Scott

allan gould · #10 19-04-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

Excellent results allan

What version is your hand controller firmware?

I'm using version 2.05a of the SynScan firmware as it apparently has more Southern Hemisphere stars for alignment. Must admit my gotos are a bit off at the moment and I'm not sure if its the stars I'm currently using to do the alignment.
Have to check this out