CCD vs Film? Lots of time vs no patience? Alright, this is your place to discuss all the astrophotography what's and what's not. You can discuss about techniques, accessories, cameras, whatever....just make sure you also post some nice photos here too!
i think i know what causes those haloes... seen it on my own subs.
if you have subs of different exposure length, the longer exposures will have bigger stars (more blooming). somehow when this is stacked with the same star but less blooming, you get a halo.
Airconvent wrote:Thanks for sharing Kochu. Another nice capture.
Why are there halos around some of the stars within the nebula?
Hi Rich ,
Thanks for pointing out.
I think it is due to an "Over dose" of de-convolution. I should change the parameters and number of iterations while processing the final tri-colour version.
Since ED 120 couldnot get the tentacles of jelly fish , it looks more like Broccoli
Kochu/14-2-12.
Yes this is a large object, but very faint, framing this target is a real challenge especially on small chips. Also took this 2 weeks ago with less than satisfactory result. My rudimentary camera is not up to this task, max exposure is 10min b4 the ampglow becomes a hindrance. Apparently under sampled on this object with H-alpha.
Imaged with: Tak FSQ85 and Modified Meade DSI III Pro. 5x10min.
"The importance of a telescope is not how big it is, how well made it is.
It is how many people, less fortunate than you, got to look through it."
-- John Dobson.
Hi Kelvin,
Proving to be very difficult object,. 6 x 20 minutes through O3 filter does not contribute any significant data. Probably should try from Sedili or Mersing.