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Posts Made By: Jason Boyce

July 24, 2007 10:19 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Star Fields and Clusters

Posted By Jason Boyce
Looks good Jim,I too like the M24/starfield image, nice star colors.

So,how do you like your G-11 so far?Did you get the Gemini?
I have been thinking about adding the goto to my G-11 and wonder what your thoughts on the Gemini are grin

Jason

July 26, 2007 02:28 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

processed M20

Posted By Jason Boyce
Hi Floyd,
Your images are looking very good,especially considering you are just starting out.

I found it is very easy to do too much to an image trying to make it look better,this is even easier in the begining when we are trying to learn what works and what doesn't.Keep at it and you will get better everytime smile

Setting the blackpoint has always proved a challenge for me and still is,I have learned to rely on the histogram and the numbers to do it,they don't lie to me like my eyes do!


I would agree the thing that would improve your image the most would be a sharper focus and better tracking.Good data just looks better and is easier to process.It is not so easy to get sometimes.

Looking forward to your next.

Take care,
Jason


July 28, 2007 09:00 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

A short go at the western Veil

Posted By Jason Boyce
Hi Tom,
That looks great already 8O
Excellent detail.


Jason

July 30, 2007 01:30 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

m27 with 9"

Posted By Jason Boyce
Sweet image Dietmar.
It has a nice sparkle to it and great detail in the nebula.

Nice work!

Jason

July 30, 2007 01:40 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Sh2-112 - Ha RGB

Posted By Jason Boyce
Looking good Jim!



Jason

July 30, 2007 02:12 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Imaging Scopes?

Posted By Jason Boyce
Hi James,
Decisions,decisions smile
I was facing the same choice not long ago after owning few real nice apo's,I wanted more focal length too.
I only have experience with the VC200L so will only comment on it.I have had it a few monthes now and like it very much.I went with it instead of a SCT or Mak mostly to avoid mirror flop issues and also for the built in rack and pinion focuser.
It also covers the chip in an STL11000 very well!

The scope is light,cools down fairly quick, the optics look to be very good in mine and collimation has not moved since I recieved it,holds focus well through the night too smile

The focuser could be a bit smoother but it is pretty stout and seems to take my STL easy enough.I used a ST2000xm with it as well with an Astro Physics 0.67x reducer with good results.

One downside is the thick spider vanes cause some pretty big diffraction spikes on bright stars.
The central obstruction is also large.


My decision came down to the Vixen or a 8"LX200r,I am happy with my choice grin

Best of luck in your decision,

Jason

July 30, 2007 03:08 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Omega Nebula

Posted By Jason Boyce
Looks great Greg,nice detail with the RC!


Jason

August 4, 2007 07:42 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M27 revisited

Posted By Jason Boyce
Beautiful Tom!
The detail is impressive as is the amount of extension in the shell.
Nice color too!

Sounds like you are suffering the same horrible weather as me,hope it clears up for you soon smile


Jason

August 10, 2007 08:58 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M8 from my new back yard

Posted By Jason Boyce
Hi Tyler,
Looks great!Nice detail.
Hope you get some good conditions for the color smile

Jason

August 10, 2007 09:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Western Veil and Pickering's Triangle

Posted By Jason Boyce
Hi Tom,
WOW!
That is absolutely beautiful 8O
Great work as usual!

Jason

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