Sheila Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Well finally got out with all the kit for first light. Was a bit mucky up there as demonstrated by the images But it was first light (imaging) for all the Kit. Images not brilliant but at least i got out Tak 130 extended (1.5m FL) QSI 690 Polaris Lander First image IC417 (i think the call this one the Spider?) 14 subs at 5 mins unguided.... PA a little out but i was impressed i got 5 min unguided at this FL Ha Second Image was becuase my target disappeared behind the house so took a few subs of M82 Same kit 10 subs 5 mins unguided Ha Edited March 13, 2014 by Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 This one has bias frames added... dont know whether it makes any difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 That second one is a lot better Sheila. Awesome stuff for a first light considering the conditions. I am expecting great things from you now you have it up and running. No pressure then. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Very nice, the image with bias frames is much better, more detailed etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The 690 appears to really need it's bias frames (assuming processing was same?) Nice results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Fantastic shots Sheila. Second one with bias is more contrasty for sure. Really nice considering bad conditions. Look forward to seeing what this setup produces when conditions are optimal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanthic Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Nice, glad to hear you are up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Looking good Sheila, bias frames give it more contrast that's for sure. Just see what a dark site sky will look like!! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Looking good Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Looking good Sheila did have quite a job unguided but i am sure i will get better 1.5m is a LOT different to 530mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwm891 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nice pair of images Sheila - any particular reason for not guiding these. They're very good unguided anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nice pair of images Sheila - any particular reason for not guiding these. They're very good unguided anyway generally with the 106 i never guide with the GM mount, it is good enough not to bother. With the 1.5 m FL extended 130, PA needs to be very good. I have never done a guided images so tend to stick with unguided. It does not matter if it clouds over and you dont have problems with losing guide stars etc. Can achieve 15 min unguided for the 106 even managed a 30 minute one! I fear this will not be possible with the 130, so i may have to learn to guide for longer exposures or get my PA better Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nice pair of images Sheila - any particular reason for not guiding these. They're very good unguided anyway Because she's chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Because she's chicken yup and a shy geek..... prefer less of the techie stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I tell ya if I had a GM mount I would not bother guiding either. GM mounts are the dogs proverbials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Cough - paramount - cough..... Nicely done though - I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Great to see the results starting to roll in. Well done and pleased it's all working. Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toymaster Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I tell ya if I had a GM mount I would not bother guiding either. GM mounts are the dogs proverbials Ummm... Had not heard of that mount and so went to the 10Micro site. Nice - What a spec. Unguided Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Looks like there is great expectation Sheila, no pressure then! yup and a shy geek..... prefer less of the techie stuff Get a Dob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Looks like there is great expectation Sheila, no pressure then! Get a Dob! then that would be bigger than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter shah Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 nice work Sheila the spider isn't an easy target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Nice images Sheila Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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