Posts Made By: Brian Maynard

Thats is just an awsome job Tom. Of coarse what do you expext from a NASA guru

Looks good Russ.

Well Derrick ,seems like you know more than you think you know. It's been trial and error for everyone on here I'm sure and that surely includes me. Learning your scope/camera combo will teach you what sub exposures you need. Object looks too dim, increase the exposure. Object is burnt out, decrease the exposures. Some things just have too many variables to give a straight answer.
As far as filters. I don't think anyone could live in a more light polluted sky than me. I don't use any LP filters. Long exposures, good flats and a lot of processing gives me decent results.
Now for your scope. I think that most people who decided to start imaging, has had some sort of LX200. They are good scopes but unless you have a really good one, they are limited by some tracking issues. With the one I had, I always ended up with football shaped stars no matter what I did. I like football but not in my images.
The ST11K is the premier CCD camera. If your serious about imaging, go for it. Although, I'd try something a little smaller first. See how your scope performs and later if you're liking what your getting then upgrade.

Thats a great shot Mike

Thats is a neat shot Derrick. I think the Earth is the most spectacular place in the universe. Too bad we're destroying it.

Just wondering whats wrong with the 3 Ha images I posted. C'mon guys break it down. What don't you like. The other day I posted a little pink fuzz of an image and I got some great comments. I think the Ha's are good but you see something you don't like??? Criticize, please.

Thanks guys I appreciate it. Except, that it is a false color image. That means that there is really no color at all. It is pure Halpha.There are no RGB's. The color techneque in photoshop turns everything red. It bring out a little more detail but you only get red, white and black. I do appreciate the feed back. Thanks. Here's an example

You're on a roll!!

I think overall its a great image Dan. I'm seeing some slighty green stars.

You are the lunar king Wes.