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20-04-2009, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rat156
...... I assume you binned the RGB subs, but did you still guide at 10Hz?
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Actually no, it was all at 1x1
Quote:
Originally Posted by rat156
..... I won't be able to do that through the filters, but I'm wondering if it's necessary anyway as I'll bin them anyway....
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M104 is pretty bright. You need resolution (=oversampling) more than raw signal. Deconvolution routines e.g. max entropy or LR *need* oversampling to work well.
I look forward to your results! (as the ST10 has way more QE than the STL11k)
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21-04-2009, 12:34 AM
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Love reflection Nebs !
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Not sure if I saw your your previous version Peter, but this is most excellent!!
Almost Rivals Hubbles....
Cheers
Rich
Last edited by richardo; 21-04-2009 at 12:54 PM.
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21-04-2009, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward
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Pete, if I was that good, I would be happy and proud to call myself a hack. Actually, I think yours is better. That APOD one looks a little cartoony, like it's missing something or painted.
Baz.
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21-04-2009, 02:05 AM
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That`s high level astrophotograpy! Wonderful pic, thanx for posting.
cheers
werner
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21-04-2009, 03:54 AM
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That can't be a UFO Peter, it's not out of focus.
But seriously...WOW, that's a beautiful image.
As for the colours, like a cosmic sunset.
Lovely work.
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21-04-2009, 08:45 AM
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Incredible image!!! The best of Sombrero i ever seen!!!!
Congrats!!!!!
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21-04-2009, 08:54 AM
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That's really, really nice Peter. Very smooth.
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21-04-2009, 04:18 PM
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Peter, that photo of M104 - I could not stop looking at it. Its absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much for sharing and I admire your ability and what you produce with your equipment. More photons to you.
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21-04-2009, 04:51 PM
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... More photons to you.....
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Thanks Allan...(and Mike/Max/Baz/Werner/JD)....given the forecast of rain in Sydney for the next week...some photons would be nice ! 
The image really does lack the fine structure you can only get with very serious aperture (or low earth-orbit)...but the kudos is nice and gives me some direction for future images.
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21-04-2009, 05:09 PM
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Bloody hell Peter why do you do this to us, fantastic, and congratulations in being first of the best 10 Astrophotographers.
Leon
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21-04-2009, 08:39 PM
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Superb image, I wonder if that would win DM overall award? Very nice reprocess.
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21-04-2009, 08:54 PM
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Have scope will travel!
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Peter,
That is the most beautiful, beautiful image that inspires awe and humility. Congratulations on your work.
I have many universes to cross to get to where I am going but the best part is the journey.
I am grateful for all the images that are posted on ice in space and thank all those responsible.
Regards
Frank
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22-04-2009, 10:51 AM
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Barb and David
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What can be said other than - absolutely brilliant Peter !!!
D&B
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22-04-2009, 11:57 AM
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Didn't think such seeing conditions existed in Sydney. Once in a blue moon perhaps. Nice work Peter.
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22-04-2009, 01:10 PM
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Thanks Leon, Frank, Paul D&B and Jase.
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Originally Posted by jase
Didn't think such seeing conditions existed in Sydney... .
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Agreed. The seeing is often tragic!
When I captured the last couple of hours of luminance I generally had to stop short the final sub-exposures due fog....but the data was literally manna from heaven prior to that
....and a worthwhile hint for newbies. If you want high resolution deep sky or webcam planetary data, forecast fog = stable air.
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22-04-2009, 02:47 PM
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cant add much to whats already been said, simply a delightful image.... just wish it was one of mine 
chees clive.
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22-04-2009, 06:10 PM
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C'est magnifique.
7 Internets to you, sir.
Regards,
Humayun
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22-04-2009, 06:59 PM
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Absolutely stunning !
The main difference between your and the NASA shots seems to be the core. Yes there is slightly more detail in the lanes in the NASA shot but not that much.
I'll bet if the core was masked out with a briefer exposure or a few steps like that you'd be hard pressed to see the difference!
amazing work
I sooo need better equipment...
frank
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22-04-2009, 07:08 PM
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That sets a standard. Perfect.
Now I don't to image it anymore! 
Greg.
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24-04-2009, 11:47 AM
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Stunning image Peter, lovely colour saturation in there !!
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