Third light with Orion Starshoot... M57

Well, this is the third time that I've been able to be outside with my
scope and the camera since I got it, due to bad weather conditions and
REAL-LIFE issues...

Needless to say, I'm feeling much better now, after I processed my M57
shot, and waiting to process my C15 shot... which I should be posting
later...

This is a stack of 20 30sec shots, taken in Alt-Az, with little post-processing in Photoshop

Comments/criticisms welcome...

All these shots are taken from my VERY light polluted area, in which we
get Mag 3.5 skies at best, at the zenith.


Clear skies to all!


Ivan

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Ivan,

Nice ring coming from the Starshoot.

In my experience, the Starshoot is very sensitive to light pollution....perhaps this is true of all color cameras?

Keith

Hi Ivan,
That looks pretty good. Tracking and focusing have been well handled.
My only recommendation would be to take more exposures. As you know, the more data that you have, the easier the processing will be.
It's good to see you posting images.

dan

Hi Ivan!

Nice shot! I like the color balance you got out of this target! As was mentioned before, you just need more shots, or longer shots, or both! I'm looking forward to following your progress in this addictive (at least to me) part of the hobby!

Eric

Ivan,
Great shot. As mentioned with the other comments, more data is the next step.

You mention your ALT/AZ mount configuration. Any thoughts of going to a wedge? That might help you get longer exposures particularly as your object approaches zenith.

Thank you all for the kind comments...

Jim, yes, I already have a wedge, and a pier, and... well, had an observatory, but got destroyed by the last hurricane, so until it gets rebuilt this year I'll be in Alt-Az... (too much of a pain to set up on a daily basis)



Clear skies to all!

Nice one Ivan!

Hi Ivan,
Is this shot with the 10" or the ED80?
I'm new to the CCD world but I have the eq. Just trying to get the observatory done. I have the classic 8" Sc and the ED80. My camera is the ST237. I also have the light pollution problem, as you, and it's getting worse.
I'd be very pleased with an image like that.
Bob

Hey, that's quite nice Ivan. I like the colours.

Greg.

Have you ever tried the IDAS light pollution supression filter? I have never tried one but have heard they work pretty good...

Just a thought. Very nice shot by btw...