Feb 15 Mersing Images and Reprocessed Data from last year

[ivan]

Hi folks! Here are some of the objects I caught in the Feb 2015 Mersing trip over the 13 to 15 Feb weekend. These are all taken with an 8" f/4 Newt, G11 mount and a filter modded 400D. Many of the objects have less than ideal data, often because there were instances of guiding issues which meant that I had to throw away frames. Anyhow, here are the processed imagery:

1. Eta Carina

One of my favourite targets, which I have revisited again in the Feb trip. 9x300sec



2. NGC 3324

Star cluster with its associated nebulosity. 7x300sec



3. Omega Centauri

5x180sec



4. Thor's Helmet

A small and rather dim object, but an interesting target. 9x300sec

[Airconvent]

Wonderfully taken Ivan! Looks like your astrophotography know how is at the Master level (also known as "Remus" level)..haha.

[ivan]

Thanks Airconvent. Aiming for that yes

[rcj]

splendid set of imagery, bro! learn fast!

[ivan]

Thanks bro!

[ivan]

Here are my images from the March 15 Mersing trip. Since the weather wasn't stellar (we were plagued by clouds and haze with clear periods in between), I only managed to acquire data for two objects. Nonetheless, it is certainly better than nothing, and I am happy with the data that I got. Without further ado, here's presenting leo triplet and M8/M20.

Leo Triplet

Data integration of 11x7 minutes. Total exposure of 1h 17min. TPO 8" f4, Canon 400D.



M8/M20

Data integration of 5x15 minutes. Total exposure of 1h15min. Borg 71FL, Canon 400D.

[rcj]

excellent imagery as usual, Ivan! keep 'em up!

[ivan]

Thanks bro! It's a joy to shoot through your 71FL too

[Astrosiao]

Well done!

[ivan]

Thanks Jeremy!