A quick one on Halloween night. I didn't have as much time as I first thought I would, so took a couple of Cassiopeia clusters. Details are here:
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=237
Also, since processing stars is "different", this is good practice. I see quite a few different theories/preferences on star results - smaller cores but with glowing "halos", or bigger stars overall with sharper edges. Hard (at least for me) to get that ideal mix of smaller with sharper edges.
Charlie
And why is it when a string of nights with what looks to be great conditions is coming up do I have so much already scheduled!?!
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory/image_detail.asp?ID=237
Also, since processing stars is "different", this is good practice. I see quite a few different theories/preferences on star results - smaller cores but with glowing "halos", or bigger stars overall with sharper edges. Hard (at least for me) to get that ideal mix of smaller with sharper edges.
Charlie
And why is it when a string of nights with what looks to be great conditions is coming up do I have so much already scheduled!?!
Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
