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Old 04-07-2010, 12:33 AM
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First attempt at NGC6334

oh how i wished i had dark skies. here is the very first attempt of this object, it really needs longer - more data, only 2h39m from wallsend with a Dog racing meeting on - lucky i have anything really. ISO 800 taken wit hthe 127ED and the cooled canon 40D. I hope to add more data later in the week.

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Old 04-07-2010, 12:42 AM
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Looks pretty good David - I wouldn't be too unhappy.

I'm giving it a try from the backyard (in case next weekend is wet!) and we're only 5km from the Brisbane CBD as the crow flies...

We'll compare notes in the morning - not processing tonight!

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Old 04-07-2010, 01:06 AM
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I agree with Dave, that's pretty good considering.

Bludy dogs...do you have any fireworks..?

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Old 04-07-2010, 06:10 AM
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I agree with Dave, that's pretty good considering.

Bludy dogs...do you have any fireworks..?

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You horrible man you.

What you really need David is a sniper rifle...for the lights, not the dogs!
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Old 04-07-2010, 09:02 AM
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I agree with Dave, that's pretty good considering.

Bludy dogs...do you have any fireworks..?

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I think that a meteor should take it out

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Looks pretty good David - I wouldn't be too unhappy.

I'm giving it a try from the backyard (in case next weekend is wet!) and we're only 5km from the Brisbane CBD as the crow flies...

We'll compare notes in the morning - not processing tonight!

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be great to see the result

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You horrible man you.

What you really need David is a sniper rifle...for the lights, not the dogs!
No i need the substation supplying the facility to blow up - i know i am not on that grid
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Old 04-07-2010, 12:23 PM
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Good Cats Paw
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Old 04-07-2010, 12:39 PM
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Good job David considering the challenges. It is taking on that 3D feel and some nice detail showing in the pads. The sky looks a bit grey and mottled to me - is that from the dog track?
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Old 04-07-2010, 12:48 PM
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Good job David considering the challenges. It is taking on that 3D feel and some nice detail showing in the pads. The sky looks a bit grey and mottled to me - is that from the dog track?
it is a very ordinary image - it need a lot more signal and exposure time and yes the is the effects from the dog track and the light pollution over newcastle
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Old 04-07-2010, 01:03 PM
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My humble offering is in the July Challenge thread.

Looking at Light Pollution Suppression Filters today...

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Old 04-07-2010, 01:13 PM
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My humble offering is in the July Challenge thread.

Looking at Light Pollution Suppression Filters today...

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ok will have a look. LOL suppose i should add this there.

As for the filters - i havent used any yet but i will have to do that I think or else i will get nothing. Really should open it up and get a suggestion as to the best filter for use with a DSLR in suburbia to image from nebulae to star clusters? not asking for much Eh?
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Old 04-07-2010, 01:30 PM
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ok will have a look. LOL suppose i should add this there.
It was a subtle hint!!

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Old 04-07-2010, 05:16 PM
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Done well under difficult conditions

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Old 04-07-2010, 06:50 PM
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That's a nice looking image Dave, good colour in the nebula as well. To me, it has a natural quality about it.
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Old 04-07-2010, 07:10 PM
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You've done exceedingly well David. I don't envy your conditions there at all.


Only 30 days to go and you'll be imaging under clear dark skies.
I'm really looking forward to catching up with both you and Al.
(it was -3 in my backyard this morning, so pack an extra pair of socks)
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Old 04-07-2010, 07:14 PM
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Gee, I dunno about ordinary David, it has a dark brooding 3d quality to it, and its different, I like it. Some times understretching gives unexpected bonus effects.
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Old 04-07-2010, 07:44 PM
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Gee, I dunno about ordinary David, it has a dark brooding 3d quality to it, and its different, I like it. Some times understretching gives unexpected bonus effects.
Thanks fred i did understreatch because there was not enough signal there

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You've done exceedingly well David. I don't envy your conditions there at all.


Only 30 days to go and you'll be imaging under clear dark skies.
I'm really looking forward to catching up with both you and Al.
(it was -3 in my backyard this morning, so pack an extra pair of socks)
oh how i am looking forward to this JJJ . I have socks on the list

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That's a nice looking image Dave, good colour in the nebula as well. To me, it has a natural quality about it.
Thankd David, i either get them natural looking or burn the bugger out of it LOL

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Thanks CLive - i wished we had a power blackout throughout all of Newcastle on the new moon - i have a generator

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It was a subtle hint!!

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Old 04-07-2010, 08:57 PM
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Very nice David there is a lot of detail in the image and one of the best cats paws i have seen,well done .What you need is the big cat that did this to come crashing down on those dogs.
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Old 04-07-2010, 09:00 PM
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Very nice David there is a lot of detail in the image and one of the best cats paws i have seen,well done .What you need is the big cat that did this to come crashing down on those dogs.
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LOL thanks Al
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Old 04-07-2010, 09:08 PM
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Great work there, especially considering the light from the dog track. Well framed too with the nebula and cluster fitted all in.

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Old 04-07-2010, 09:59 PM
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Great work there, especially considering the light from the dog track. Well framed too with the nebula and cluster fitted all in.

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Thanks SCott - yes i framed this up exactly how it looked for me in Starry night Pro - but that ruddy dog track...... and for you to notice it it was bright
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