Helix from Astrofest

allan gould · #1 20-08-2012, 07:04 PM

I trialled out my 5" refractor with the QSI583WSG on an EQ6 mount after the latter had been in storage for 12 months since the last Astrofest.
Its a combination of Ha:L:R:G:B with L and Ha captured at 1x1 and colour frames at 2x2 binning. L and Ha were 5x15min subs while RGB were captured in 4x5min subs. Stacked in DSS and processed in PS3
Comments welcomed but I must say that the David Trewen's focus controller worked a real treat and Im very happy with it.
Allan

RickS (Rick) · #2 20-08-2012, 07:10 PM

Allan,

Nice detail! The centre is less blue than I'm used to seeing. Is that a result of blending in the Ha?

Cheers,
Rick.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #3 20-08-2012, 08:18 PM

I'm loving the depth and detail you've achieved within the outer loop.
Stunning work Allan.
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Which actions did you use?

allan gould · #4 20-08-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RickS

Allan,

Nice detail! The centre is less blue than I'm used to seeing. Is that a result of blending in the Ha?

Cheers,
Rick.

Yes Rick I was concentrating on the detail and not noticed that I had culled the blue center. A Sidonio has been posted above.

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

I'm loving the depth and detail you've achieved within the outer loop.
Stunning work Allan.
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Which actions did you use?

I was happy with the resolution etc and used the full suite of the Auto-Osseus actions just for your edification.

batema (Mark) · #5 20-08-2012, 09:40 PM

Very nice Allan. Great to meet you and look forward to hopefully pulling the entire 10 days next year.

Mark

troypiggo (Troy) · #6 21-08-2012, 06:48 AM

As you mentioned up there, getting those tendrils coming out in the middle nicely.

Might just be my monitor, but some of the stars looking a bit on the purple side?

allan gould · #7 21-08-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by batema

Very nice Allan. Great to meet you and look forward to hopefully pulling the entire 10 days next year.

Mark

Mark, had a great time with you and Adam - catch you next year for sure.

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Originally Posted by troypiggo

As you mentioned up there, getting those tendrils coming out in the middle nicely.

Might just be my monitor, but some of the stars looking a bit on the purple side?

I was happy with the details Troy and I'm processing the other images ATM. I was impressed with your scope giving such nice images.

h0ughy (David) · #8 21-08-2012, 02:37 PM

so that was what you were doing in the Escargo - nice result Allan

RB (Andrew) · #9 21-08-2012, 02:56 PM

Yes, very nice indeed Allan.

allan gould · #10 21-08-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

so that was what you were doing in the Escargo - nice result Allan

And thats not all - but thanks for the comment.

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Originally Posted by RB

Yes, very nice indeed Allan.

Thanks Andrew and Im still processing all those images I cant do from my city site.

Ross G · #11 21-08-2012, 09:16 PM

A very good photo Allan.

You have captured some great detail.

Ross.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #12 21-08-2012, 09:19 PM

Great work Allen that's quite deep really

Mike

allan gould · #13 22-08-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross G

A very good photo Allan.

You have captured some great detail.

Ross.

Thanks for the comments Ross - its appreciated

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Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Great work Allen that's quite deep really

Mike

Mike, not as deep as I would have wanted but the 5"did well. I'd love to go back and have a go with the 10" right in the middle to see wht detail I could get.

bokglob (Darrell) · #14 22-08-2012, 06:59 PM

This is nice, very sharp,great detail

Larryp (Laurie) · #15 22-08-2012, 08:29 PM

Beautiful image!

allan gould · #16 23-08-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bokglob

This is nice, very sharp,great detail

Thanks Darrell and I was pleased how the image turned out

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Originally Posted by Larryp

Beautiful image!

again thanks for the comment, Laurie

SkyViking (Rolf) · #17 23-08-2012, 11:27 AM

A great shot, nice and crisp and deep, and nicely processed as well!
Thanks for the view Allan.

I haven't got around to try the Helix yet with the QSI, although I'm currently trying to image another target nearby - if these clouds will ever part here.

allan gould · #18 23-08-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyViking

A great shot, nice and crisp and deep, and nicely processed as well!
Thanks for the view Allan.

I haven't got around to try the Helix yet with the QSI, although I'm currently trying to image another target nearby - if these clouds will ever part here.

When you do image it, the Ha really adds dimension to the RGB or LRGB image and there is a lot that you can do with it.