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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Fay on Feb 06, 2012, 19:56:51

Title: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 06, 2012, 19:56:51
Before the clouds rolled in.
14x900 QSI WS583, 7nm ha Leitz 180 APO @ F4

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6823832421_583f986ee3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: JohnP on Feb 06, 2012, 20:17:37
lovely FOV & nicely framed Fay. What's it look like if you push it harder in processing - looks to me like there is a lot more to bring out....?
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 06, 2012, 20:18:31
thanks John, yes i could do. i did think i should get more at 900 secs. will have a go
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: PhilB on Feb 06, 2012, 20:20:13
Cor, coming along nicely 8)
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 06, 2012, 20:25:43
thanks Phil. i am having a bad patch with my images. have done a few but all not too good, either because of composition, or clouds  or too feint a subject. i will have another go at processing this one though
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: julian on Feb 06, 2012, 21:08:42
Quotethanks Phil. i am having a bad patch with my images. have done a few but all not too good, either because of composition, or clouds  or too feint a subject. i will have another go at processing this one though

Fay
Had a go at reprocessing your image hope you don't mind, look's like you have some ghosting on the image top left hand corner.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6831779529_ed3c691e2f_b.jpg)

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Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 06, 2012, 23:11:19
Ha Ha very funny!!!!! I must say though I had a lot of problems with the Moon shining into the lens that side!!!!
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: mickw on Feb 07, 2012, 11:29:17
Nice one Fay

So at least you haven't broken the QSI then  ;)
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 07, 2012, 14:18:58
no not yet...........hows the packing?
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Jim on Feb 07, 2012, 14:38:00
Really impressive Fay, that's a lovely lens you've got there
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Feb 07, 2012, 14:58:30
I like is a lot Fay, could do with some O3 and SII though.....

And I must admit its making me think about using my L lens in France in two weeks time.

Chris
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Tony G on Feb 07, 2012, 15:04:13
Quote from: Fay on Feb 06, 2012, 20:25:43
I am having a bad patch with my images.

I wish I had some bad patches, and produced sub-standard images like this.  :o

Keep up this bad work Fay...................and I love the MONO. :D

Tony G

PS
Quote from: Rocket Pooch on Feb 07, 2012, 14:58:30
in France in two weeks time.

Chris

You off to France again. :cheesy:
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 07, 2012, 15:36:57
you are all too kind. just set up in the snow (dedicated) fixed the QSI to the WO ZS66, to test focus tonight. first going to redo Rosette see if i can process better.

looks clear tonight, but that moon is very prominent.
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Feb 07, 2012, 17:04:22
It's already -2c here today already!
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: The Thing on Feb 07, 2012, 17:31:07
-1C here and dropping fast. I might have a go at imaging Mars with the webcam given the state of the moon tonight.
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 07, 2012, 17:39:08
I am just heating up my pet bed warmer for sitting on in the garden!!!!!!
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Carole on Feb 07, 2012, 17:51:32
You are so dedicated Fay, sitting outside in this freezing weather so regularly. 

Very nice image, that must be a really good lens you have there.

Carole

Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 07, 2012, 22:16:39
thanks Carole. burnt my behind on the pet warmer!!!
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Carole on Feb 07, 2012, 23:39:01
Quoteburnt my behind on the pet warmer!!!
OMG!!! :flame:
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 08, 2012, 08:32:47
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: that is what it felt like
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: mickw on Feb 08, 2012, 09:50:57
Is this pet bed thing designed for substantial pets like donkeys or pit ponies, or is it for the run of the mill cats and puppies ?

Would you say that you are heavier than a cat or a puppy and might actually break the pet bed ?
Setting fire to your bum could be the least of your worries in the cold and damp of the garden while sitting on something plugged into the mains  :(
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 08, 2012, 12:16:42
IT is for cats & dogs & you warm it up in the microwave. it was really good, but so much heat coming through. i thought it would be cold quick outside but it lasted very well. Even though it was burning, i stayed put...................................
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: JohnP on Feb 08, 2012, 12:42:43
QuoteIT is for cats & dogs & you warm it up in the microwave
... ahhh I spy a problem - no good for DSC's unless you take a microwave oven with you...  :lol:

Mick - you got a Mwave in your van?
Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: mickw on Feb 08, 2012, 13:05:48
QuoteIT is for cats & dogs & you warm it up in the microwave.
Thank goodness for that, I had visions of you going up in a cloud of smoke  :boom:  :flame:

QuoteMick - you got a Mwave in your van?
No - but I bet Fay now has one in her tent now  :lol:

Title: Re: NGC2244 14x900 010212
Post by: Fay on Feb 08, 2012, 13:06:54
i did suss the setback at DSC.................mmmmm