First light - ST-8E

Started by eafrica, 06/23/2004 03:24AM
Posted 06/23/2004 03:24AM Opening Post
Hi all,

I was able to do a first light with a new (used) ST-8E that I recently acquired on Amart. This is an RRGB of M16.

7 x 10 Min L (through an R filter) 1x1 Median
6 x 5 Min R 2x2 Median
4 x 5 Min G 2x2 Average
3 x 5 Min B 2x2 Median

This is a first of sorts: I acquired the L data on one night and the RGB data on another.

The color exposure times were dictated by conditions. I hope to gather more decent color data in the future, but I am very happy with the L. This raw color combine does not quite do the L data justice, but I'm happy for a first pass. I wonder what it will be like after proper color combining and some further processing.

Comments, questoins and suggestions always welcome.
Eric

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