Hello all Astrophotographers, accomplished, aspiring and curious.
The format of the
AP Processing challenge is about to change. There have been a couple of submissions of data for processing and so that those who submitted don't have to wait too long, the next challenge starts today!
Welcome to:
AP Processing Challenge No. 4
Umasscrew39 (Bruce) submitted his capture of the Needle Galaxy (
NGC 4565) (with a touch of
NGC 4562)
"My new powerhouse threadripper desktop finally arrived. I have been collecting data with my new ZWO ASI2600 but my laptop kept crashing due to the large file sizes. So, here is my first one capturing the Needle Galaxy and NGC4562 in the lower right slightly visible. This is 3 hours total integration (120s guided suns) on a C11" EdgeHD @
f/7 and an Optolong L-Pro filter."
NGC 4565 is an edge-on spiral galaxy about 30 to 50 million light-years away in the constellation
Coma Berenices. It lies close to the North Galactic Pole and has a visual magnitude of approximately 10. It is known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile.
The fits file has been calibrated and stacked ready for processing and can be downloaded from here:
Please download the files and process using your preferred software. Then post an image of your results with a description of your methods for discussion.
You can also just join the discussion with some input for us all to learn from.
AP Processing Challenge No. 4 starts today and ends on the 14th August.
If you have data to submit for a future challenge please email a cloud storage download link to
tssapchallenge@theskysearchers.com
Have fun!
Regards
Graeme
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Celestron 9.25 f10 SCT, f6.3FR, CGX mount.
ASI1600MM Pro, ASI294MC Pro, ASI224MC
ZWO EFW, ZWO OAG, ASI220MM Mini.
APM 11x70 ED APO Binoculars.
https://www.averywayobservatory.co.uk/