Eastern Veil Nebula

[wolfman_55]

Hi All,

 

Not posted anything for some time. Combination of poor weather, light nights and trying out a new set up. Still, the dark nights are here so hopefully more imaging awaits.

 

Any way, this is my first decent attempt:

 

 

This is 34 x 10 mins, darks, flats using my Edge 8HD with 0.7 redcuer and QHY8L.

 

As usual, all comments, good, bad, constructive welcome.

 

Looking forward to more clear nights......

 

Dave

Edited September 24, 2016 by wolfman_55

[+Graham]

Thats looking pretty darn good there Dave. 

[wolfman_55]

Cheers Graham, just posted a slightly revised version:

 

 

Dave

[+Ibbo]

also looks good to me

[BAZ]

Nice. What have you done with your set up Dave, was it a drastic change?

[wolfman_55]

Last year I was using the C11, 0.63 reducer and Moravian camera with varying results.

 

I've gone back to the Edge, as it produces better images. I've gone back to the QHY8L because you get images in less time -  I struggle with having enough hours due to clouds etc., so using filters severely reduces my imaging time. Also I've bought an Edge 0.7 reducer.

 

Also, with the larger field size, tracking is better.

 

I'll stick with this for the moment and see how I get on. I was really impressed with how little processing this image took once it was stacked. It seems to me that more images with less time are better than fewer images at a longer exposure. Certainly 10 minutes exposures allow a large number this time of year. I just leave the scope out all night and hope for no rain.......

 

Many thanks all for the feedback.

 

Dave

[Tweedledee]

Very nice. 

 

Fantastic resolution. 24.5 megapixels according to the technical card!!