+RonC Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Wading into the dark side here!! Not sure about the 'fried egg' stars?? Also I turned the camera half way through the session. 20131129M45 by [email protected], on Flickr 12x360secs 7xDarks 5xFlats MN190 HEQ5 QHY5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrocookie Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 That's a country mile better than my first guided attempt. Well done. Could the focus be a little off? (Fried eggs) I usually get donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Could be Paul, I was concentrating on the guiding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foundaplanet Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Well I know nothing about guiding yet Ron bit I'd say your off to a flyer, looking good Ron I don't really understand the variations with modded cams.... Are you using a clip filter, I think after a mod they recommend the CLS/CCD to cut down on IR/UV which can cause star bloat.. I never really understood it, you get the IR filter removed and then replace it with another IR filter that allows the Ha through.. Need an expert though I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter shah Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 great work...stars look nice and round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks Peter, a way to go but a start! and Yes Col I use a CLS clip filter which is a lot narrower than the Canon fitted one (I think!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 good effort Ron, looks like you`ve crack the tracking, M45 is always a tricky subject, even if there`s a small amount of cloud or the seeing is not 100% clear the brightness of the stars and the dust just lights up the whole image and makes it look like star bloat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Great work Ron as they say this guiding stuff is hard looks like I missed my chance as weather looking not as good tonight doh Keep up that evil guiding magic Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks Rob and Allen, I've a few bits need sorting and a new focuser next year will help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 The guiding is good Ron - As Peter said nice tight round stars especially round the edges - you've even got some nebulosity as it should be down in the bottom right corner, showing tracking pretty much spot on. Just the focus to sort out and you'll have a cracking shot. (I guess playing with the camera half way through doesn't help lol ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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