I was out under clear skies last night, and could not resist the opportunity to have a go at M17, called a number of things, either Swan, Horseshoe, Lobster or Omega Nebula's.
Anyway this object was still pretty low, but it managed to still show some detail.
FSQ 106 Takahashi, on G11, 20 unguided images @40 sec's each, at 800 ISO, Master light/dark subtracted and processed in Image Plus.
Think you may have to go a little deeper on this image Leon. Have you got your guiding set up organised? There is a lot more nebulosity surrounding M17, but it doesn't appear to be present in your image. Regardless, its a nice image, just need more data thats all. Keep them coming mate.
Jase, I don't have any guiding set up at all, I wouldn't know where to start and what i would need.
I have actually thought about doing it, but need help with that lot, other than that the G11 is really very good, and aligned pretty much spot on, some of the tracking errors I think might still be present, I haven't yet done a PEC training run, but hope to soon.
You'll get there Leon. Plenty of people here that can help you out with guiding. If you've got a illuminated reticle eyepiece on hand, you should have a go at recording PEC. Any form of PEC is a good thing, at least compared to nothing. You maybe able to squeeze out some two or three minute unguided exposures with PEC depending on how good your polar alignment is and/or bad your PE is. If you get into the CCD side of imaging, then you can use something like PEMPro which does wonders. I went from +/- 5 arcsecs down to around +/- 1.3 arcsecs PE using the software on the Titan.
Seriously, you're making me very edgy with all your images. Having placed an order for the new FSQ-106ED in mid November last year, I'm suffering anxiety attacks as the shipping date draws closer (early next month). I'm presently scopeless, feeling lost, confused, bedazzled.
Ingo, yea, I know what your saying, but i spent a considerable amount of time drift aligning, and i feel I'm very close to the SCP, and of coarse the G11 helps, it is a very solid and smooth mount.
That's a good image of M71 Leon........ (Just kidding mate)
Leon your getting great results, once you get guiding and PEC going you'll be beside yourself.
I'm so excited for you and very envious of your observatory setup.
Cheers
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Originally Posted by leon
Although my images are not world class, I'm quite proud of my efforts to date, and am very happy with my progress.
Leon.
I will echo what everyone else has said. A nice shot, and now you have attained this, lets get you deeper.
I really can't see what there is to do with guiding that you need help with though.
I can give you a list of the items you will need, and assist with the "order" in which you need to go about this, if it will help.
There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum, and it is simply a matter of gearing up, and doing it.
Gary
as it was made out to be.
(Just kidding mate)
