Vicki Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 After around 7 weeks after getting the 269c I finally had my first go. It was xmas eve and the weather was amazing. Sunny clear skies all day and then long into the night. I was like a child at Christmas, I was so excited. Everything went smoothly for a change and I found my target. There was a big waxing gibbous moon nearby so I went with my AA quad band filter. I'm absolutely blown away with what I collected in just 3 hours. This is IC 1396 - The Elephant's Trunk Nebula located in the constellation of Cepheus. First light was an amazing success and I can't wait to continue using the camera! 36x300s plus calibration frames at -5 degrees SharpCap Pro, APP, Photoshop SW 72ED, HEQ5 Pro, AA 269c pro TEC, AA quad band, AA 0.8 reducer/flattener. AA Starwave 50mm, GPCAM2 290c for guiding 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterBolt Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Fantastic detail👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Very nice 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 14 hours ago, PeterBolt said: Fantastic detail👍 13 hours ago, Gina said: Very nice 👍 Thanks very much. I was in total disbelief when this came out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Holdsworth Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Very nice 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Nice work. Looks like the camera's a keeper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Nice detail and tight stars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Very good results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 hours ago, MarkAR said: Nice work. Looks like the camera's a keeper. I'm absolutely made up with it I really am. I have managed a couple of hours on Orion since then but yet to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: Nice detail and tight stars. Thank you. Yep, I'm pleased with the sharpness of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 A lovely shot, love the composition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinS Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 An image to be proud of and one that we all strive for. I hope you get some clear skies this month and look forward to seeing a broadband image with this camera. Martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoflewis Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Lovely image 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter shah Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 You must be pleased with that....super detail and good colour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob-c Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Lovely image. Bob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 11 hours ago, MartinS said: An image to be proud of and one that we all strive for. I hope you get some clear skies this month and look forward to seeing a broadband image with this camera. Martin Thanks Martin. I'm really hoping I can get broadband too but not looking likely at the moment 🙈 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, peter shah said: You must be pleased with that....super detail and good colour Thank you. Yep, thrilled. This was first on my 'hit list' for this fov 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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