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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Fay on Dec 06, 2007, 13:27:18

Title: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Fay on Dec 06, 2007, 13:27:18
Had to keep stopping imaging due to fast cloud coming over, also cluster was nearly over the roof!
Very windy. 10 x300 secs with Canon 350D. The sky was crisp when clear.
Looked for the Comet, but could not find it, I thought I had found it but I think I imaged Murphak in error.
Having seen John's image, I now know what to look for at this time.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/2091250726_c7dd41fb5c_o.jpg)

Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Rick on Dec 06, 2007, 13:37:46
Great shot, Fay. :)
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Mike on Dec 06, 2007, 13:42:34
Very nice Fay !!

Looks like your image train was slightly off centre though. Might have been the weight of the Canon on the scope.
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Fay on Dec 06, 2007, 14:12:58
Thanks a lot Rick.

What is image train, Mike?
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Fay on Dec 06, 2007, 15:25:35
OK, I think this looks a lot better with a bit more processing. I did an alteration using layers, Soft Light & John suggested noise reduction, which seems to have worked well, 


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/2090699001_0b5d1884a7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Tony G on Dec 06, 2007, 18:01:09
Great image Fay, and NO diffraction spikes.  8)

I won't go there. :-?

Tony G
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Rick on Dec 06, 2007, 18:11:31
Yes, I think the second one shows a little more detail, and definitely has a more pleasing contrast range.
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Fay on Dec 06, 2007, 19:05:44
Yes, I'm quite pleased with that now
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: MarkS on Dec 06, 2007, 19:56:55

That's a nice image.  I agree the second one looks better.
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Fay on Dec 06, 2007, 20:55:53
Thanks Mark.

You are very adventurous putting you tent up so late!
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: RobertM on Dec 06, 2007, 21:34:35
Another excellent image Fay, you're really getting the hang of this ...
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: Mike on Dec 06, 2007, 21:41:33
Quote from: Fay on Dec 06, 2007, 20:55:53You are very adventurous putting you tent up so late!

Ugh...!?! What ?
Title: Re: M45 The Pleiades in Taurus
Post by: MarkS on Dec 06, 2007, 21:49:10
Quote from: Fay on Dec 06, 2007, 20:55:53
You are very adventurous putting you tent up so late!

Not at all - I'm betting on a full night of imaging then erecting the tent in daylight!