Posts Made By: Larry Durst

May 9, 2007 07:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First CCD

Posted By Larry Durst

Rikki,
I've never used the Starshoot, but take a look at Pat's post just prior to yours. He, and others, capture great stuff with the camera. Actually, it's great that there are so many options, and low-cost ones at that, to get started with nowadays.
Larry

May 10, 2007 12:02 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M101

Posted By Larry Durst

Bob,
Both of your new images are terrific. I love how you've brought out so many knots in the arms of your M101; those details really make a galaxy image! (Also love those deep, deep galaxies in your next post...you must have good eyesight!)
Larry

May 10, 2007 02:28 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M51 wide angle from Utah

Posted By Larry Durst

Did you say, "Luminance?" That's so clear I can swear I see colors! It really is stunning just as it is. Your resolution and fine detail on the galaxy for such a wide field is positively amazing.
Larry

May 18, 2007 01:25 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First completely unattended image -- vdB142

Posted By Larry Durst

The sky was ablaze like that and you slept through it? That is one amazing setup...and an even more amazing image. Absolutely great.
Congrats,
Larry

May 20, 2007 07:57 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Almost first tries to image DSO using CCD

Posted By Larry Durst

Ansuman,
You're off to a great start! My one suggestion at this point would be to gather lots more data than just 10 minutes. How about some more facts on your setup and processing?
Nice going!
Larry

May 24, 2007 12:33 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

SXV H16 - review

Posted By Larry Durst

Dietmar,
Thanks for posting that. Now, rather than moving up from an MX716 to an SXV9 I'll have to save even more for one of those! It never ends...
Regards,
Larry

May 25, 2007 12:39 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M13 with MX7C

Posted By Larry Durst

Good to see you posting again! Very nice shot, too. It looks like that set up is a winner. One thought (my usual problem on globulars, trust me!) is to dial down the core brightness a bit. Might bring out more individual stars at some expense of contrast.
Great catch,
Larry

May 26, 2007 02:07 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky