I really shouldn't post this. It is unfinished and only just acceptable.
I haven't had enough time to try, subs, flats, darks??? (so confusing, still working out exposure)
I just enjoy placing sometype of time stamped example of my progress in astrophotography.
I have had my first dslr for all of a few days. I hope to do some much much longer exposures, very soon.
This is a total of 14, 20 second frames. It also constitutes my very first stacked image.
No tracking mount, just astride must trusty Alt-Az mount. Rigged ontop, a ball mount with a pan/tilt head connected to that.
Thanks for your help, getting this far everyone!!
Edit~ is there anymore clusters visible (i know my labels are sloppy)? I have to keep going.
Last edited by Lumen Miner; 13-08-2009 at 10:14 PM.
Reason: Trying to name clusters.
That's actually not bad at all Mitchell. Keep at it.
Keep at it I will indeed!! I really enjoy this learning curve.
I constantly chuckle at myself, as atleast three times I have been caught out.
I have been at astronomy for 3 months now, astrophotography 2 months.
I keep thinking that I have reached the limits of my equipment.
I find myself realising that I have indeed not reached my equipments limit, yet my own.
It is a very humbling experience, I am enjoying every moment of it, as it means I can improve myself.
Last edited by Lumen Miner; 13-08-2009 at 09:45 PM.
Mitchell, for your first attempt at any combined image, regardless of flats and darks etc, you have done well with such short exposures, keep at it mate, we all started were you are now.
Leon~ I must say, you have been a particular inspiration in regards to trying to achieve some adequate shots.... I am only beginning to build my double arm barn door and would love to pick your brains on a couple of concepts. I have studied your pictures you have up and hope to replicate some of your principles... you do realise you are very close to having your own "named" barn door design... It is simply EPIC!!
Last edited by Lumen Miner; 13-08-2009 at 10:49 PM.
Mitchell, you have done very well ! Much better than my early shots.
There is a program Nebulousity (spelling) that easly tames the back ground color.
Still, great job ! http://www.stark-labs.com/nebulosity.html
Well done Mitchell. You can already see more Milky Way than most of Sydney likely knows exists!
I'd be very happy with that for an early effort.
Oh, I am more than happy believe me!!!
Although I know my efforts, at editing have much to be desired. I can see I need to put many more hours, into learning this craft.
I live near / level with Thompsons Corner. I believe this is one of the higher / highest points in Sydney. My skies seem fairly clear, when the weather allows.
Mitchell, you have done very well ! Much better than my early shots.
There is a program Nebulousity (spelling) that easly tames the back ground color.
Still, great job ! http://www.stark-labs.com/nebulosity.html
LoL!! I downloaded it for exactly that reason (background), but I think I got the Mac version... Weird DMG file extension after download.
Almost finished downloading now, will post results soon...
Ok, I still can't figure out how to dim down the background in Nebulosity. Although it has allowed me to bring out some colours...
Can anyone tell me, if that red hue is fake and just me stuffing with the colours?
Edit~ Just noticed I lost alot of detail to get the colours... back to the drawing board...... <---- Funny that expression now, not so may draftsman left. CAD is the devil I tell you!!
Edit2~ It knocked out a lot of the over exposure though, didn't it.... hmmmmm, trade-off.... Which looks better???
Last edited by Lumen Miner; 13-08-2009 at 11:40 PM.
My BRAND NEW () Canon 350D with Tamron lense. Had it less than a week. My first DSLR, and I am STOKED!!!! I would be happy if I could walk around all day with my eye to the eye piece.... I really really dig the no live-view on it.... So so happy I got a camera without it.... feels, I don't know, more... earthly...?? Sorry i'm talking gibberish.... I'm 26 years old, I think I am in some type of time warp continuim. I would be in my prime when SLR's were peak technology... I like my night vision too.
Congratulations on your first image. Very well done.
Thankyou!! I must say, I am very overwhelmed with all the responces. I was really just posting for my own purposes. Your reponces have given me much enthusiasm. I can't wait to stack many more than 14 images... this hobby is truley ever perplexing, is has me deeply entrapted in its clutches.
Nice image Mitchell! I've just started image stacking as well, and I'm also learning the art of image processing as I go along. I can see I'll have to try a wider-angle image with my 18-50 lens...perhaps even tonight...
Nice image Mitchell! I've just started image stacking as well, and I'm also learning the art of image processing as I go along. I can see I'll have to try a wider-angle image with my 18-50 lens...perhaps even tonight...
Cheers,
Stephen
I know you have!! Whom do you think I'm following, step by step.... 20seconds exposures sound familar? LoL. You would also notice I used your, image and clusters to label my image. Thanks. I probably should have asked first.
I know what you mean on the wider-angle image. I was hoping to capture more area of the sky. I have high trees surrounding my back yard limiting my scope of view.
Great Effort Mitchel.. A very lovely area of sky, well imaged.
To use the background offset in nebulosity, just open the image in nebulosity and click on the backgroung offset menu item. When the chart comes up do not adjust it just close the chart and save your image. Do NOT ADJUST THE SLIDERS.
Coming along very nicely for light poluted Sydney and short exposures.
Well Done.
keep at it mate, we all started were you are now. 
