Posted on 7 December 2021 · Processes
I recently watched a video by AstroQuest1 for removing halos around stars and found it to be surprisingly simple and effective – but I’ve changed it slightly by adjusting the Lightness in the…
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Posted on 6 December 2021 · Nebula
Processing Review images in Blink (in PixInsight) to remove bad framesStack Lights, Darks and Flats in DeepSkyStackerOpen in PixInsight and auto-stretch Crop edgesAutomatic Background…
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Posted on 6 December 2021 · Equipment
I had read many reviews of this filter, all of which were good – and in fact it is an amazing filter. It captures huge amounts of Ha and OIII data, blocking out light pollution and reducing noise….…
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Posted on 6 December 2021 · Nebula
Imaging telescope: William Optics Zenithstar 61 APO 360mm (f/5.9)Focal reducer: William Optics Reducer Flattner Flat61R for Z61Imaging camera: ZWO ASI 183MC-PROMount: iOptron CEM25PGuiding telescope:…
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Posted on 5 December 2021 · Blog
Imaging session with the WO 61 Zenithstar and ZWO 183C of NGC 5070 the Pelican Nebula. Used the ASIAirPolar alligned okay and did a good autofocus at 2136 wit an HFR of 1.8.Took a few shots to…
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Posted on 5 December 2021 · Blog
Finally sorted out the focussing issue on the Esprit 120 setup – the cables were pulling on the Pegasus Powerbox Advanced causing the dew heater cables to keep shorting the power so the focuser kept…
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Posted on 4 December 2021 · Uncategorized
This site is a record of my journey into astrophotography, It appears to be one of those pastimes where people are happy to share their experiences and help others and sometimes brag a little if you…
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Posted on 2 December 2021 · Blog
Adjustments made to the backfocus on the WO Z61 with the Z61R Reducer – now a bit closer to 55mm but still a bit out. I decided to have a go at NGC 6969 West Veil Nebula. Backfocus of 55mm from…
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Posted on 1 December 2021 · Nebula
NGC 6969 West Veil Nebula
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Posted on 25 October 2021 · Processes
Following the last imaging session with my SW Esprit120 and ASI 533 and noticing the mass of dust marks or dust motes that needed calibrating out, I decided to give the setup a clean. I took flats…
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