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New Observatory and first light images

Posted: 09 Dec 2018, 17:35
by Forum_2016
I recently completed a new observatory and have had time to take three images, all acquired, calibrated and preprocessed using AA5 of course 8-) (Photoshop for post processing also)

I upgraded to the latest AA5 camera control interface too and wow, the new dither guide and multitasking works perfectly (Thanks Fabio :D ).

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ ... bservatory

Lagoon Nebula (first light test image)
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ ... 2/original

NGC 289 in Sculptor
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ ... 5/original

NGC 247 in Cetus
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ ... 4/original

Cheers
Mike Sidonio

Re: New Observatory and first light images

Posted: 09 Dec 2018, 17:36
by Forum_2016
Mike,
Good to see your images here.
I agree, I think AA5 punches well above its weight.

Re: New Observatory and first light images

Posted: 09 Dec 2018, 17:36
by Forum_2016
Cheers Ken, Astroart is the only CCD mother I've known :D
Mike

Re: New Observatory and first light images

Posted: 09 Dec 2018, 17:36
by Forum_2016
Hi Mike, those images are very sweet. I like the combination of the UK based equipment - not one I've seen before but it works very well indeed. Excellent image processing as well.

John

Re: New Observatory and first light images

Posted: 09 Dec 2018, 17:36
by Forum_2016
Congratulations and beautiful pictures.
CMH