Thanks Yobbo!
Yeah, I liked it until I shot in and examined the stars. Actually, it is noticeable in the "full frame" image as a kind of "out of focus" look.
That is the full frame! I knew with the
ES ED102,my
fov would clip some of the nebula off, but also, I plate solved on
NGC 2244 (looked like a better frame in Skysafari. I started imaging and after awhile I noticed the framing. Oh well, I didn't want to restart imaging and waste time, so I just kept imaging. I don't have a
FR yet.
I am looking at the IDAS filter that Steve mentioned. I will have to rob from Harry to pay Paul since my astro budget is depleted for now. However, for better looking stars, I will rob someone (myself)!
I also wanted to say that I heard you mention a drizzle stack in one of your posts. I tried it quickly (well, really not that quickly) and it produced a giant 1.13 gb file! Processing was somewhat slower in
Startools, but what a difference! I will have to look into that more when I get better control of my stars.
Here is a fast process of the drizzled stack.
Big difference! Kind of messy, but it was just a test. The star "halo" was more prominent.
Thanks for your advice!
Jim
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), Orion 50mm Guide Scope, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, Orion SSAG, IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut,
N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
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