Popular Post Bassinghamobservatory Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) The title is in code but, yes, it's another M42. This the first time imaging M42 with the ED80 and CCD (SXV H9C) giving this close-up view. 25 x 120s (with L filter because the filter wheel is full and too much hassle to remove it). Graham Edited December 5, 2019 by Bassinghamobservatory error Bottletopburly, +Ibbo, +seven_legs and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Nice detail showing graham 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) Did you use a Flattener/reducer Graham? I have the same set up but am struggling with focusing !! Ron Edited December 5, 2019 by Ron Clarke added text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinghamobservatory Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Bottletopburly said: Nice detail showing graham 👍 Thanks David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinghamobservatory Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Ron Clarke said: Did you use a Flattener/reducer Graham? I have the same set up but am struggling with focusing !! Ron No flattener or reducer. I use a bahtinov mask and bahtinov grabber software. The latter is no longer available as the website has closed down. I think it may be available through the APT capture software. My ED80 is an old blue tube model without the 2 speed focuser and I have attached a coffee jar lid to the wheel to aid fine focus. You are welcome to take a run up the A46 if you would like to visit my shed. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Very nice too Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Bassinghamobservatory said: No flattener or reducer. I use a bahtinov mask and bahtinov grabber software. The latter is no longer available as the website has closed down. I think it may be available through the APT capture software. My ED80 is an old blue tube model without the 2 speed focuser and I have attached a coffee jar lid to the wheel to aid fine focus. You are welcome to take a run up the A46 if you would like to visit my shed. Graham Nice image Graham, and an unusual orientation too. Regarding focusing, the Bhatiniov aid in APT is very good. You put the mask on and get the usual 6 pointed star(ish). You then click bhatinov aid in the tools menu and move a window with a cross until it is positioned centrally on the 6points. You then press ‘Calculate’ and it gives you several indications as to how far out you are.. the first is numeric, you should try and reduce the number, but the best is two circles. Change the focus and try and get the two circles on top of each other.. Its really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Thanks Graham I may do that, perhaps just after Xmas?? I use the Bat app in APT and the Focus app, as i use the Flattener it may be a 'spacer' problem with the cam. I just read that there should be a 10 mm spacer if the flattener is used with a DSLR, never used one yet!! Fascinating hobby this but frustrating sometimes!! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 What binning do you use when focusing Graham?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinghamobservatory Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Graham said: Very nice too Graham Thanks Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinghamobservatory Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 I have not used APT as I went for Backyard EOS when I started with just the 1100d and now use SG Pro. I tried binning 2x2 for RGB but found the subs extremely noisy and never used it again. 1x1 works for focusing as I always pick a bright star. +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now