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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Ivor on Feb 17, 2015, 13:02:44

Title: Messier 108 - first proper image in a year and from the observatory
Post by: Ivor on Feb 17, 2015, 13:02:44
OK perhaps not the most exciting target at this focal length but I wanted to remind myself what to do.

10 X RGB x 600s, darks, bias & flats applied
captured in AstroArt5
Processed in AstroArt5, MaxIm DL and PS CS4
Scope & camera FLT110, SBIG ST8300M

It feels a little flat but I'm not sure what else to do with the amount of data available, I'd be interested in hearing suggestions to how to improve it.

(http://www.jovets.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/M108_RGB_cropped_0.jpg?itok=j-xCOQ77)


Full details of kit and process flow can be found here http://www.jovets.co.uk/?q=content/messier-108 (http://www.jovets.co.uk/?q=content/messier-108)

Title: Re: Messier 108 - first proper image in a year and from the observatory
Post by: Carole on Feb 17, 2015, 13:45:28
Well it's nice to get out imaging again Ivor.

So is this your off axis guider, or have you not sorted that out yet.

Carole
Title: Re: Messier 108 - first proper image in a year and from the observatory
Post by: Ivor on Feb 17, 2015, 14:28:56
This is was done using the Bresser 70 as a guide scope, I should get the new OAG kit by the weekend. Now I know it works enough to image I'm collecting data on M51 over the next couple of days which will be a more rewarding challenge. I'll strip the kit at the weekend and play with the OAG.
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