Guest Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 20 frames, each of ISO 6400, 180mm focal length and 8 seconds' exposure, stacked with Microsoft ICE and finished in GIMP. I was amazed that I captured some nebulousity. I was originally going to do M42 but I remember someone complaining about the number of M42 images that come out this time of year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 There's definitely a hint of the flame neb in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Very nice Phil. Collinder 70 is a great binocular cluster a bit similar to Mel 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks, Folks. To think that the only reason I went for the target was people being <expletive> off with M42 images. Makes me wonder if it's worth trying with different focal lengths and exposure lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Will have a go at this once the weather permits and M42 is a defo target to a noob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 23 hours ago, Sunny Phil said: 20 frames, each of ISO 6400, 180mm focal length and 8 seconds' exposure, stacked with Microsoft ICE and finished in GIMP. I was amazed that I captured some nebulousity. I was originally going to do M42 but I remember someone complaining about the number of M42 images that come out this time of year! Very nice Phil. Flame nebula there definitely. I don't suppose you've zoomed in to where the horsehead nebula is to see if you can see any hint, or work on it to refine for a hint? Grain size is probably a bit too big though, but you never know. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 6 hours ago, Orion said: Very nice Phil. Flame nebula there definitely. I don't suppose you've zoomed in to where the horsehead nebula is to see if you can see any hint, or work on it to refine for a hint? Grain size is probably a bit too big though, but you never know. Good stuff. I've tried to see the Horsehead visually with my 127 Mak but could not resolve it. I'm thinking of trying the area with my Mak and DSLR. I can only manage 300mm focal length with my DSLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Sunny Phil said: I've tried to see the Horsehead visually with my 127 Mak but could not resolve it. I'm thinking of trying the area with my Mak and DSLR. I can only manage 300mm focal length with my DSLR. I've captured the horsehead nebula with my 70-300mm at 300mm zoom lens on a Star Adventurer On 11/21/2017 at 15:05, Sunny Phil said: 20 frames, each of ISO 6400, 180mm focal length and 8 seconds' exposure, stacked with Microsoft ICE and finished in GIMP. I was amazed that I captured some nebulousity. I was originally going to do M42 but I remember someone complaining about the number of M42 images that come out this time of year! Very nice Phil. Flame nebula there definitely. I don't suppose you've zoomed in to where the horsehead nebula is to see if you can see any hint, or work on it to refine for a hint? Grain size is probably a bit too big though, but you never know. Good stuff. Edited November 23, 2017 by Orion add photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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