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Title: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: Fay on Jan 31, 2013, 15:39:20

Well not enough subs & clouds rolled in and prevented better quality short exposures for M42. i was happy that i finally got something, this winter!! A good bit of practice. i dont know how I got this much as the wind was really strong all the time.

May reprocess, shame I did not work on copies, will have to start again...............

QSI, ha7nm, Leitz180 mm @ F4. 9x900 & 3x600.

This is a re process I think M42 is better

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8434145832_19c64d59ff_b.jpg)

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: mickw on Jan 31, 2013, 18:27:57

Really nice Fay, the QSI + Leitz combo really does work well

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: RobertM on Jan 31, 2013, 19:35:46

Nice round stars edge to edge and well processed. Yes it could do with more subs but I don't know many images that wouldn't benefit from that. You could try putting a mask over the front of the lens to stop those aperture blades from showing on the brighter stars but you may prefer them that way.

Robert

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: MarkS on Jan 31, 2013, 19:46:28

That's come out really well Fay. A great field of view and really sharp. You can't beat Orion!

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: Fay on Jan 31, 2013, 19:55:07

thanks very much. i was surprised that I saved anything last night.

Also using the thinner front plate I had made for the qsi, the focus was nowhere near where it is using the original plate. that is infinity & that is that, no choice!

I am surprised if focus is ok, Robert, i cant even see whats on the selves in Tesco now, without glasses!!!!!!!

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: RobertM on Jan 31, 2013, 22:30:52

Well serves you right for eating Tescos burgers :lol:

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: Fay on Jan 31, 2013, 22:37:45

Not me Robert, i am a bit particular with my meat!

PS

I have replaced above image with a new one, where M42 looks better

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: mickw on Feb 01, 2013, 08:00:49

QuoteI have replaced above image with a new one, where M42 looks better

How do you know, you've got dodgy eyes :roll:

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: JohnP on Feb 01, 2013, 08:07:11

Looks good Fay - A nice wide field putting the two objects into perspective. You have also caught a surprising amount of the thin wispy stuff between the two (assuming this wasn't from a neighbours bonfire) - Anyway really nice image.

john

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: Fay on Feb 01, 2013, 08:49:12

Thankyou. i do plan on getting more. Orion is quite south now, so hope to get a good night (ha ha ha) again quick

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: Fay on Feb 01, 2013, 10:00:54

Mick, I know i have dodgy eyes because I cant see!!!!

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: Carole on Feb 01, 2013, 10:05:30

Very nice Fay as stated a nice amount of internebula dust showing up. It would be interesting to see this combined with you coloured widefield.

Carole

Title: Re: M42/ IC434 in a Hurricane
Post by: Fay on Feb 01, 2013, 10:23:53

Thanks Carole, yes did have a fleeting moment regarding colour. I had enough trouble remembering how to do M42 bright spots.

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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Fay on Jan 31, 2013, 15:39:20