M 57

p1taylor · #1 23-10-2011, 06:39 AM

Hi All, did this of M 57 scope- zs80IIed, camera- sx h9c, guided- rcx 10" sx lodestar phd, prosest- maxim photoshop pixinsight, all comments welcome.

peter

peeb61 (Paul) · #2 23-10-2011, 10:38 AM

Hi Peter,
Can't complain about a shot like this.
Nice attempt.

Paul

gregbradley · #3 23-10-2011, 01:12 PM

Very nice overall. Background is black clipped though. Sky is not black but more a dark grey. So if your image looks like the background is black you have clipped it in levels or curves. Levels should ideally show a bell curve with a bit of space to the left not a curve slightly cut off on the left or no space to the left.

Greg.

p1taylor · #4 23-10-2011, 09:17 PM

Thanks Guys will try again, I didn't think I had gone to far and cut histogram.

peter

Kirkus (Kirk) · #5 24-10-2011, 05:15 AM

This is one of my favorite subjects. I can't offer advice, but I do like your image.

p1taylor · #6 24-10-2011, 08:28 AM

Thanks Kirk for looking.

peter

Lester · #7 24-10-2011, 10:46 AM

Nice image Peter. I'd be using the 10" RCX for small planetary to resolve more detail and get larger image scale. Although a OAG would be needed to get good tracking with the extra FL.

All the best.

Ross G · #8 24-10-2011, 10:02 PM

Hi Peter,

A very good photo.

Nice detail and colour.

Ross.

TrevorW · #9 24-10-2011, 10:05 PM

Little buggers ain't they

p1taylor · #10 24-10-2011, 11:17 PM

Thanks Guys for your comments.

Lester, I have one the other way round, guided by zs80IIed and imaged with rcx, see new image

peter

astronobob (Bob) · #11 27-10-2011, 12:04 AM

Super result with the 10" Peter, Have captured the 4 stars withing and some nice detail with in the annulus as well. Very smooth to, top one , ,

midnight (Darrin) · #12 27-10-2011, 01:17 AM

Quite a distinct result Peter. Love the colours and how it just stands out. Well done.

Darrin...