2010 Xmas Tree

multiweb (Marc) · #1 02-01-2010, 05:49 PM

Here are my last two shots from Wiruna last new moon week-end.

Tarantula RGB is 20x120s - C11/Hyperstar 3
NGC2264 RGB is approx. 10x180s - C11/Hyperstar 3

I lost about 75% of subs on the Xmas tree neb area due to the breeze problem I had with the dewshield and obviously it had to be the faintest one of the lot.

Oh well, I'll revisit it next new moon.

Hope you had all a relaxing break. Just got back from 6 days in nowra and surrounding beaches . Nicely toasted both sides.

TrevorW · #2 02-01-2010, 06:55 PM

Nice widefield Marc

AlexN · #3 02-01-2010, 07:35 PM

Both are nice Marc, But I must say Im rather fond of the 2070 shot.. The christmas tree is a target you dont often see.. It would probably benefit greatly from a hour or so worth of Ha... Give you something to do during full moon anyway!

RobF (Rob) · #4 02-01-2010, 08:54 PM

Nice Mark. Seems like you're getting in the groove with the hyperstar now! Its a bummer when thinks don't quite work out to plan, but you've got good data there to add too all right.

Is it just me, or does the XMAS tree on its side look like a giant, pink Wrasse about to nibble on some coral...!?

multiweb (Marc) · #5 02-01-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorW

Nice widefield Marc

Thanks Trev.

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Originally Posted by AlexN

Both are nice Marc, But I must say Im rather fond of the 2070 shot.. The christmas tree is a target you dont often see.. It would probably benefit greatly from a hour or so worth of Ha... Give you something to do during full moon anyway!

Thanks Alex. Yeah I lost a lot of data on the Xmas tree. I'm gonna hammer it mid january. No filters, no prisoners... and 5-10min subs this time.

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Originally Posted by RobF

Nice Mark. Seems like you're getting in the groove with the hyperstar now! Its a bummer when thinks don't quite work out to plan, but you've got good data there to add too all right.

Is it just me, or does the XMAS tree on its side look like a giant, pink Wrasse about to nibble on some coral...!?

Ha...Rob we're clearly not drinking the same thing

But your comments got me thinking.

You're absolutely right. I had the framing and picture orientation wrong.

Check the repro below. Those Ha branches popped right out now!

telecasterguru (Frank) · #6 02-01-2010, 10:02 PM

Marc,

The images that you are getting with the C11 and hyperstar are fabulous.

I must say that I am a little suprised at size of the fov of the tarantula.

It is great work. I love it.

Frank

mithrandir (Andrew) · #7 02-01-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

You're absolutely right. I had the framing and picture orientation wrong.

Check the repro below. Those Ha branches popped right out now!

strongmanmike (Michael) · #8 02-01-2010, 11:03 PM

Yep, again, clearly "potential" there Marc buuuuuut still a lot of work to do really

....come'on you need to put that combo to proper work and make it shine

oh yeh, and what's that red reflection in the Tarantular shot?

Mike

AlexN · #9 02-01-2010, 11:13 PM

I agree... I want to see a full night worth of 5 min subs Marc!

Just imagine 100x5min subs.... Woooohoo!!

multiweb (Marc) · #10 02-01-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yep, again, clearly "potential" there Marc buuuuuut still a lot of work to do really

....come'on you need to put that combo to proper work and make it shine

oh yeh, and what's that red reflection in the Tarantular shot?

Mike

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Originally Posted by AlexN

I agree... I want to see a full night worth of 5 min subs Marc!

Just imagine 100x5min subs.... Woooohoo!!

Thanks guys. Yeah, give me clear skies, no moon and I will

That was the last batch from a month ago. First light (sort of).
The red in the tarantula shot?...

yeah, I think I have discovered a new Ha region next to the spider. That or some liquid splash

on my corrector plate....

... I'll have to get back to you on that one Mike.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #11 02-01-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexN

I agree... I want to see a full night worth of 5 min subs Marc!

Just imagine 100x5min subs.... Woooohoo!!

He'll have to wait for winter to get that many subs in one night, with that super fast system astronomical twilight to astronomical twilight would be best (ie completely dark) and that is currently only about 6hrs or 72 X 5min subs

Matty P (Matt) · #12 02-01-2010, 11:48 PM

Promising images there Marc. Great FOV from the setup. Some great detail showing despite the relatively short exposures.

It has really got me thinking about a Hyperstar setup for my C8. Will watch your progress with interest.

multiweb (Marc) · #13 02-01-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by strongmanmike

He'll have to wait for winter to get that many subs in one night, with that super fast system astronomical twilight to astronomical twilight would be best (ie completely dark) and that is currently only about 6hrs or 72 X 5min subs

Not a worry. I have a time dilation device

from the CERN that allows me to shoot 10x5min subs in 2min.

multiweb (Marc) · #14 02-01-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matty P

Promising images there Marc. Great FOV from the setup. Some great detail showing despite the relatively short exposures.

It has really got me thinking about a Hyperstar setup for my C8. Will watch your progress with interest.

With your Canon EOS resolution you'll get an amazing field and the hyperstar systems are quite affordable for the C8s.

TheDecepticon · #15 03-01-2010, 02:15 AM

Definately a great field of view there! I never get any Xmas tree when I try, well done!

Hagar (Doug) · #16 03-01-2010, 08:09 AM

Nice images with some real potential. I would also love to see the result of some longer exposures, should be very pleasing.

multiweb (Marc) · #17 03-01-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDecepticon

Definately a great field of view there! I never get any Xmas tree when I try, well done!

Thanks Gray. Yeah the FOV is pretty big and corrected. Should be real cool to make mosaics.

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Originally Posted by Hagar

Nice images with some real potential. I would also love to see the result of some longer exposures, should be very pleasing.

Thanks Doug. I'm definitely going to try that next new moon weather permitting mid-january.

Jen · #18 03-01-2010, 02:46 PM

nice Marc keep em coming buddy

multiweb (Marc) · #19 03-01-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen

nice Marc keep em coming buddy

Thanks Jen - glad you like it.

Cool avatar. Looks like you slimmed down again over Xmas. Just reminded me I piled up 3.5kg in 6 days

But is was good though. The chocolates were worth it.

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #20 03-01-2010, 04:30 PM

I am going to be critical here on one point, framing your picture.

I cant comment on anything else, as I aren't as accomplished as Marc in those areas, but I do always try for the best raw framing i can.

But with only 120 and 180 second exposures, you have plenty of time to get pictures centered better.