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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Carole on Sep 15, 2015, 14:52:32

Title: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: Carole on Sep 15, 2015, 14:52:32
This needs a heap more data which I will try to get in November Winterfest at Kelling, but since it was there around 3.30am I thought I'd give it a bash and see what would come out.  I had to give up as dawn arrived.
So this is a Work in Progress. 

Lum 7 x 10
Red 4 x 5
Green 7 x 5
Blue 9 x 5

Dual Rig
ED80 & Atik314
ED120 & Atik460
HEQ5

(http://cdn.astrobin.com/images/thumbs/5107795bbaa2c87ac8b0e35379885074.1824x0_q100_watermark.jpg)
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: Fay on Sep 16, 2015, 08:09:58
I like the colour, but will be a lot better with more subs. you did well while at Kelling Carole
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: Carole on Sep 16, 2015, 08:13:39
Thanks Fay. 

Carole
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: The Thing on Sep 16, 2015, 10:59:52
You're a bit prolific at the moment Carole ! This is a very interesting target, I actually could fit it in my limited FoV. I tried it once a while ago from Beckenham, not a good experience. You have captured a lot of elements, only the big bit is M78. I checked it out on Aladin Lite and the little blobs up of right are really dim.
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: Carole on Sep 16, 2015, 12:59:07
Thanks Duncan,

QuoteYou're a bit prolific at the moment Carole !
Yes results of kelling.

Got very despondent over the last few months of the poor results I was getting from home, so have been saving them all up for a dark site.

Carole
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: Ivor on Sep 16, 2015, 14:17:55
A good start, I look forward to seeing it with more data.

This month's member meeting is most definitely going to be the Carole show!
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: Carole on Sep 16, 2015, 14:53:20
QuoteThis month's member meeting is most definitely going to be the Carole show!
Lol

I am sure Mark, Robert, Julian and yourself must have some images as well they were all busy imaging.  I think Fay might not as she had some equipment problems. 

Carole
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: MarkS on Sep 16, 2015, 23:05:13
You've done a good job with that one.  It's a very faint and difficult target.  More data would certainly help it along.

Mark
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: Carole on Sep 17, 2015, 06:09:03
Thanks Mark,

I just remembered I took some Ha as well.  Not sure if there is anything in that region, but I'll take a look.

Carole
Title: Re: M78 Reflection nebula from Kelling WIP
Post by: RobertM on Sep 18, 2015, 17:27:19
Good start Carole, more data will help a lot.  Looking forward to the next iteration.

Robert