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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Fay on Jan 25, 2015, 15:36:49

Title: NGC 2264 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Fay on Jan 25, 2015, 15:36:49
I realise I cannot do widefield from the garden any more, so last night, i switched setup, quite late,  i am pleased that I think i will be able to get a better version and line it up better, i had a bit of tree at the top and so had to balance the image out. it is quite a wait for this to come out of the trees so I did waste a lot of time waiting. lot more subs needed

11x900, QSI 583ws, 5nm ha, SWED80, 0.85 fr.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8602/16362479521_0ca4ccbfaf_h.jpg)
Title: Re: NGC 2244 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Kenny on Jan 25, 2015, 16:06:44
Awesome picture Fay. I'm still stunned images of this sort of quality can be done from a garden in Sarf London.
Title: Re: NGC 2244 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Carole on Jan 25, 2015, 16:31:36
Great image Fay.

I can't seem to get anything decent on this object from Bromley even with a faster scope. 

Carole



Title: Re: NGC 2244 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Fay on Jan 25, 2015, 16:35:23
Thanks Kenny. i think its quite feint, Carole. i was surprised to get what I did, although bit noisy and need more.

you are doing very well kenny, a sudden spirt!!!!!!
Title: Re: NGC 2244 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: MarkS on Jan 25, 2015, 18:20:58

Excellent Fay!  Lot's of subtle detail there.

Mark
Title: Re: NGC 2264 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Fay on Jan 25, 2015, 19:14:05
Thanks Mark, work to be done
Title: Re: NGC 2264 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: RobertM on Jan 25, 2015, 20:31:16
That's coming along nicely Fay, some more subs would quell the noise and make it easier to process.  BTW did you sharpen it (some stars have rings around them) ?

Edit - the rings could be JPEG artifacts ...

Robert
Title: Re: NGC 2264 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Mac on Jan 31, 2015, 07:08:27
Nice image.

Mac
Title: Re: NGC 2264 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Fay on Feb 01, 2015, 22:30:14
Thanks Mac. i should be out there tonight, but it is not pleasant out there and could be a waste of time putting everything up & taking it all down again!!!
Title: Re: NGC 2264 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: The Thing on Feb 02, 2015, 14:26:12
Quote from: Fay on Feb 01, 2015, 22:30:14
Thanks Mac. i should be out there tonight, but it is not pleasant out there and could be a waste of time putting everything up & taking it all down again!!!
It was lovely out there - cold, crisp, no dew, sparkly stars. I was out until 2:30 shooting Jupiter (Io and shadow with GRS on the face all at once!). Wuss.
Title: Re: NGC 2264 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Kenny on Feb 02, 2015, 14:41:01
Er. I read Fay's post last night, checked it was still clear... then also wussed out.
Title: Re: NGC 2264 Christmas Tree and Cone 240115
Post by: Fay on Feb 02, 2015, 15:49:13
be quiet Duncan!!