Astromart

August 27, 2009 06:31 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First Light - AP130 EDFS

Thanks for the comments folks!

August 29, 2009 06:57 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter 08/25: Red Ovals Galore

Spectacular image Christopher! I had my new AP 130 out that night and got a really nice view of these features. The atmosphere was pretty shaky though, and I was only getting brief moments of real clarity. It is nice to see the features I was looking at captured so clearly. Sweet work... as usual!
Cheers,
Tyler

September 1, 2009 05:25 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

More Cygnus Stuff - LBN 251

Posted By Tyler Allred

Nicely done Jim. I always enjoy seeing your images.
Cheers,
Tyler

September 2, 2009 04:47 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

ST10XME, the right choice?

Posted By Tyler Allred

Floyd,
I have a FLI camera that uses the same chip as the ST10XME. My chip came from a CM-10, and I had the camera body upgraded to a Microline. The cooling is fantastic. Last night I watched the sensor temp go from 29C to -30C in about 4 minutes. Amazing! I like the chip but don't like the blooms. They are not a big issue on many objects, but are a real problem on some.

I set up two nights ago and got 2 frames before the clouds rolled in. This reduced version will give you an idea of what you can get with that high-sensitivity chip, even with limited exposure time. This is 2 frames of twenty minutes each in Ha. Take a look. That sensitive chip is really nice. This was taken at F6 with my new AP 130.
Cheers,
Tyler

September 2, 2009 05:53 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC7331

Posted By Tyler Allred

Hi Roland. I think I enjoyed this image more than anything I have seen posted here in a long time. The detail in NGC7331 is perhaps the best I have seen, and the small galaxies are simply stunning. Thanks for sharing it.
Cheers,
Tyler

September 3, 2009 12:31 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky