gabs Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Here there is my version of the Pacman Nebula. 6.5 hour exposure ISO 800 with Canon 120 d and clip filter. Processed in GIMP.. comments are welcome. Grazie! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 1 hour ago, gabs said: Here there is my version of the Pacman Nebula. 6.5 hour exposure ISO 800 with Canon 120 d and clip filter. Processed in GIMP.. comments are welcome. Grazie! Really good. Plenty of signal and round stars. You are improving all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 1 minute ago, AstronomyUkraine said: Really good. Plenty of signal and round stars. You are improving all the time. thank you so much! it means a lot to me I really appreciate your comments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, gabs said: thank you so much! it means a lot to me I really appreciate your comments The more data you add, the better it will become. 6 hours might sound a lot, but really you need at least double that to get more detail and background nebula. Good work though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, AstronomyUkraine said: The more data you add, the better it will become. 6 hours might sound a lot, but really you need at least double that to get more detail and background nebula. Good work though. I will keep in mind.. i am trying to get as much data as i can on the M31..maybe in three different nights,, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, gabs said: I will keep in mind.. i am trying to get as much data as i can on the M31..maybe in three different nights,, M31 is a good target, just need to watch you don't blow out the core, it's very bright. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That's very good Gabs, starting to see more faint nebulosity around. More time on it will be a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Good work Gabs. I think I can see some dust spots that should have been removed in integration by the flats. What stacking software are you using? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob-c Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Nice work Gabs ,well done. Bob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, TerryMcK said: Good work Gabs. I think I can see some dust spots that should have been removed in integration by the flats. What stacking software are you using? 1 hour ago, TerryMcK said: Good work Gabs. I think I can see some dust spots that should have been removed in integration by the flats. What stacking software are you using? Thank you so much! I am currently using DSS but I am thinking to use pixinsight soon. Dust spots are always an issue to me especially if they are in the middle of FOV, not so sure why I get them when I keep lens, camera, filter etc dust free and cleaned regularly I am not looking for a perfect picture at this stage but just getting familiar with post processing and calibration. I am also thinking to get a different clip filter for me DSLR a narrowband for example. So I should be able to catch more details !😛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That makes absolute sense Gabs and you are doing really well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 I couldn’t done anything without everybody’s help here! thank to you guys for all advices so far … I am sure I will still need more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 5 hours ago, gabs said: I am also thinking to get a different clip filter for me DSLR a narrowband for example. So I should be able to catch more details !😛 Which filter do you want to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, AstronomyUkraine said: Which filter do you want to buy? I think that is good for what I need. what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, gabs said: I think that is good for what I need. what do you think? Yes it will do a good job in your light polluted sky. Should allow you to take longer exposures too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 You might like to consider the 2" version instead as that can mount inside your telescope, or can be put into a filter drawer and can be used when you upgrade to an astronomy camera. A little more expensive but future proofing. I'm not familiar with the Skytech brand as I use IDAS D2 (great to get rid of LED pollution) and Altair Triband filters (does Ha and OIII/Hb bands) with my OSC. They also can be used with the DSLR acting as the sensor too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmot Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Although I know nothing about AP, I would like to say that I enjoy viewing all the images that are posted here and I have definitely noticed that yours appear to be improving quite noticeably. It makes me wonder what they will be like in another 12months if you continue to progress at the same rate. A nice glass of (Italian) red wine is well deserved to celebrate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, Marmot said: Although I know nothing about AP, I would like to say that I enjoy viewing all the images that are posted here and I have definitely noticed that yours appear to be improving quite noticeably. It makes me wonder what they will be like in another 12months if you continue to progress at the same rate. A nice glass of (Italian) red wine is well deserved to celebrate! Ahah thank you so much! I guess the better result can be achieved with a good quality Italian wine… I am going to buy a bottle of Barolo for my next target! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I'm impressed Gabs , there is a lot to like about your Pacman👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, paul said: I'm impressed Gabs , there is a lot to like about your Pacman👍 Thank you Paul much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterBolt Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 That's looking really good - congratulations 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 hours ago, PeterBolt said: That's looking really good - congratulations 👍 Thank you so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraic M Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 That's a very nice Pacman gabs. It's not an easy target to capture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabs Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 46 minutes ago, Padraic M said: That's a very nice Pacman gabs. It's not an easy target to capture. Thank you! I think with more hours I could get more details but I am happy with what I got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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