Flaming Star Nebula IC405

[Carole]

My last image done at Kelling.  Once again it is a comparison and combination of Ha and DSLR.

Images are:
1. Kelling Heath Star Party, 13-9-12, Atik383L, Ha 12nm, 3 x 1200secs, ED80, Captured in Artemis at -10 degrees (stong winds)
2. Modified Canon 450D, done over 2 nights, 14th and 15th Sept 2012, 30 x 300secs, 800 ISO, Captured in APT with Dithering
3. Combination of Ha and DSLR, Aligned in Maxim, and processed in Photoshop CS3







Carole

[Fay]

well you have done a good selection, Carole, & had a good practice with your new camera

[JohnP]

looking good carole - any chance you can post a link to the full size Ha. Thks,  John

[MarkS]

Another interesting comparison.

The combined image again shows more then either of the other two on their own.  But the colour on the combined image is a bit washed out.

Mark

[Carole]

Thanks Fay and John.

John, this is a link to the full size Mono.  Don't looks at the corners as this was taken on the Thursday BEFORE Bern turned up with my spacer.
http://gallery.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/albums/userpics/10047/Flaming_Star_Kelling_6_x_1200secs_Atik_Ha_Mono.png

Hi Mark, Yes it's interesting that the final image shows more combined than the two separately.  That's on the plus side, on the minus side I don't seem to have much control over colour when adding the Ha it turns whatever red I have into Pink.  I took a look on the web and there seems to be a variety of colour versions.  Hopefully once I have got LRGB filters I will be able to get better colour, but as they are very expensive, it might be a while yet.  

One thing this weekend's exercise has taught me is that I can get far more detail with the Atik than I am ever likely to get with the DSLR and am very happy with my decision to move over to a Mono CCD camera and also the larger sensor.

Carole

[MarkS]

One thing this weekend's exercise has taught me is that I can get far more detail with the Atik than I am ever likely to get with the DSLR and am very happy with my decision to move over to a Mono CCD camera and also the larger sensor.

The mono camera will definitely open up a whole new range of opportunities for you to explore.  I'm already looking forward to your next Horsehead image!

[Carole]

I feel like a child in a sweet shop now, can't wait for various targets to appear so I can have a "go" at them.

Carole