Running Man Nebula M43
Jan 30, 2017 19:43:20 #
I shot these with the new HyperStar Lens setup on my Celestron 9.25" scope.
This setup is so sensitive at f/2.3 I have a real learning curve to overcome.
As there does not seem to be anyone I can find to help me out with what settings
to use. Medium to bright stars flare very easily. The Orion Nebula was in the frame
but too blown out to repair. This was shot with 50 exposures of 40 sec, Lights,
Darks, Bias and Flats. It was Stacked in Celestron AFX program and Processed
in Lightroom and Topaz DeNoise. Tonight I will be trying Horeshead
and the Flame Nebulas as I have a wide enough FOV to cover both.
I believe I'll be shooting 20 sec exposures tonight and hope I can pull in enough
light for the Nebulosity. I also have to wait till 21:00 to avoid the dreaded flip.
Sincerely,
Craig
This setup is so sensitive at f/2.3 I have a real learning curve to overcome.
As there does not seem to be anyone I can find to help me out with what settings
to use. Medium to bright stars flare very easily. The Orion Nebula was in the frame
but too blown out to repair. This was shot with 50 exposures of 40 sec, Lights,
Darks, Bias and Flats. It was Stacked in Celestron AFX program and Processed
in Lightroom and Topaz DeNoise. Tonight I will be trying Horeshead
and the Flame Nebulas as I have a wide enough FOV to cover both.
I believe I'll be shooting 20 sec exposures tonight and hope I can pull in enough
light for the Nebulosity. I also have to wait till 21:00 to avoid the dreaded flip.
Sincerely,
Craig
Jan 30, 2017 21:20:17 #
OMG, craig, that is great. There is a bit of a learning curve with these really fast scopes. First thing I learned was that AFX is good for quick pix, but you have to go to PS. Also you will find that you have to layer in shorter exposures for the blown out areas. If you want some of my very limited experience, PM me and we can arrange for a quick phone call. Sorry limited to weekends tho.
Jan 30, 2017 21:21:40 #
Europa wrote:
OMG, craig, that is great. There is a bit of a learning curve with these really fast scopes. First thing I learned was that AFX is good for quick pix, but you have to go to PS. Also you will find that you have to layer in shorter exposures for the blown out areas. If you want some of my very limited experience, PM me and we can arrange for a quick phone call. Sorry limited to weekends tho.
PS, time to talk Sonny into making the leap to a similar camera...given Santa doesn't think he has been naughty😈
Jan 30, 2017 21:37:02 #
Europa wrote:
OMG, craig, that is great. There is a bit of a learning curve with these really fast scopes. First thing I learned was that AFX is good for quick pix, but you have to go to PS. Also you will find that you have to layer in shorter exposures for the blown out areas. If you want some of my very limited experience, PM me and we can arrange for a quick phone call. Sorry limited to weekends tho.
Thanks Brian very much. I will PM you soon. Off to watch TV with the wife.
Craig
Jan 30, 2017 22:52:45 #
Jan 30, 2017 23:05:20 #
I'm jealous.
That is awesome Craig.
You have a great start with this.
Did I mention I was jealous?
That is awesome Craig.
You have a great start with this.
Did I mention I was jealous?
Jan 30, 2017 23:20:26 #
CraigFair wrote:
I shot these with the new HyperStar Lens setup on ... (show quote)
Very nice. The edges of Running man are so distinct!
Jan 31, 2017 14:29:27 #
Jan 31, 2017 14:32:15 #
JimH123 wrote:
Very nice. The edges of Running man are so distinct!
Thank you JimH. I did spend a while on this shot to bring out the contrast of The Man.
Craig
Jan 31, 2017 14:33:44 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
I'm jealous.
That is awesome Craig.
You have a great start with this.
Did I mention I was jealous?
That is awesome Craig.
You have a great start with this.
Did I mention I was jealous?
Thank you very much Jim and I've seen your work and you have nothing to be jealous of.
Craig
Feb 1, 2017 00:51:15 #
Awesome Craig!
Good to see you are out and about.
I think I see things in abstract.
Running Man is the dark between the nebulousity, right?
I look at that and I see two female shapes, possibly dancing.
Good to see you are out and about.
I think I see things in abstract.
Running Man is the dark between the nebulousity, right?
I look at that and I see two female shapes, possibly dancing.
Feb 2, 2017 15:15:04 #
SonnyE wrote:
Awesome Craig!
Good to see you are out and about.
I think I see things in abstract.
Running Man is the dark between the nebulousity, right?
I look at that and I see two female shapes, possibly dancing.
Good to see you are out and about.
I think I see things in abstract.
Running Man is the dark between the nebulousity, right?
I look at that and I see two female shapes, possibly dancing.
Thank you very much Sonny good to hear from you.
And yes the Man is the dark field in the Nebulosity.
Annette saw a teddy bear so anything works.
Craig
Feb 3, 2017 10:27:04 #
Picasso of the telescope you are.
http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/11/01-400x225.jpg
http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/11/01-400x225.jpg
Feb 3, 2017 10:30:22 #
SonnyE wrote:
Picasso of the telescope you are.
http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/11/01-400x225.jpg
http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/11/01-400x225.jpg
You are right Sonny, I did not see Yoda in there.
Craig
Feb 3, 2017 10:35:34 #
We have liquid sunshine here today. Stranger still, Betty and I both find it rains more in the backyard than the front.
Where is our California clear skies???
How do you get widefield shots of the entire Orion Nebula, and then tight in shots like this?
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