Popular Post Chris P. Posted May 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hi everyone - Here's the North America and Pelican Nebula, taken from the Astroshed onvernight (14th May). Personally I think the Pelican is more Pterodactyl but that's just me. 77x2 min subs; darks,flats and bias (20 of each) thru my 72mm refractor, 0.8 reducer and Canon 450D combo. Cheers BAZ, Tweedledee, philjay and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yes, I've always thought pterodactyl with that projection from the back of the head. ? Loads of stars and nebula showing in that, very nice. ? Chris P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Great image Chris, well done.. No guiding yet? ? Chris P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 That's a great image. Chris P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Bags of detail in there Chris, really great shot? Chris P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Ron Clarke said: Great image Chris, well done.. No guiding yet? ? Hi Ron - sorry i missed that off my equipment list - I use an Orion 50mm\QHY5II package with PHD2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Ok, how do you get on with PHD 2.0? I always have problems when I try it and go back to my trusted 1.2 version!! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Nice one, that is lovely. Chris P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 On 14/05/2018 at 19:22, Ron Clarke said: Ok, how do you get on with PHD 2.0? I always have problems when I try it and go back to my trusted 1.2 version!! Ron Hi Ron - I'm relatively new to this so I started with PHD2. Can't say I fully understand everything it does so I just leave the default settings and trust I hive got the settings right for the guidescope and camera. If it goes haywire it's usually something i've done (or not done). I'm having my HEQ5 belt modded so it'll be interesting to see if there is any difference in pointing and guiding accuracy when I get it back in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 hi Chris, Graham did my HEQ5 belt mod a couple of years ago at Kelling, don't think it made a lot of difference to the accuracy of the mount but it sure made it quieter!! I've been using the SW WiFi system on the mount and that really does make it a lot more accurate for sure. Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Very nice ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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