Lambda Centauri Nebula IC2944 with Atik 11002M - Page 2

mithrandir (Andrew) · #21 12-07-2010, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hagar

Thanks for that info Andrew. What program are you using to get this information and overlay it on the image? It is always interesting to see the actual catalogue details in an image.

The overlay is from unimap. Once i had the Tycho designations, I could lock CdC on 8976-01401-1 and zoom until it switched to the UCAC3 catalog (4.5GB), at which point those 4 appeared. Edit from the CdC image.

jase (Jason) · #22 13-07-2010, 12:20 PM

Solid imaging Doug. The result speaks for itself. It would appear you are starting to get the Ha+R blends under control. Thoroughly enjoyed the colour saturation you've obtained too. A marked improvement with this set up, though I don't think its solely the gear, but the time you're putting in to the processing. Keep them coming.

Hagar (Doug) · #23 14-07-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jase

Solid imaging Doug. The result speaks for itself. It would appear you are starting to get the Ha+R blends under control. Thoroughly enjoyed the colour saturation you've obtained too. A marked improvement with this set up, though I don't think its solely the gear, but the time you're putting in to the processing. Keep them coming.

Thanks Jase, I think I am finally starting to put it all together and get a real feel for the processing side of things. It has taken me a while to work up to what I now consider a great imaging setup, now all I need is for the weather gods to be kind to me. The Ha blend is wonderful and imparts the effect I was after but the stars are still the hardest thing to get right but I am getting there, all be it slowly.

telemarker (Keith) · #24 15-07-2010, 03:46 AM

An amazing FOV with that setup. Shows the nebulous detail in all its glory with lovely pinpoint stars. Great image

Hagar (Doug) · #25 17-07-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by telemarker

An amazing FOV with that setup. Shows the nebulous detail in all its glory with lovely pinpoint stars. Great image

Thanks Kieth, It is an amazing field of view when using this big CCD. I couldn't believe the difference in field between the 8300 ccd and this 11002 CCD. This CCD while not as high a QE as the 8300 has the advantage of a larger well depth and bigger pixels making it a treat to use.