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Posts Made By: Tyler Allred

April 7, 2006 09:54 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Leo Trio Luminance - from Utah

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hello all. I spent some time a few nights back imaging the Trio. I thought I would post a version at 50%. I have some old color data, but I may try for new color data when I get another clear night. At any rate, here is the luminance data: 110 minutes 11x10minutes.
Cheers,
Tyler

April 11, 2006 01:43 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Red-winged Blackbird shots

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hi all. I snapped a couple of shots of a red-winged blackbird out the window of my truck. I thought someone might like to see them.
Cheers,
Tyler

April 29, 2006 12:00 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M101 from Utah

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hi all. Here is an image from last night. I went to a dark sky site in Utah's west desert and the conditions were pretty good. I used my Tak CN212 in newt mode at F/3.9 with the G-11 and ST2000XM camera. Data collection was done using MaxIm and processing was done in MaxIm and Photoshop. L:R:G:B 100:15:15:15 minutes

April 29, 2006 04:23 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Whale, Pup, and Crowbar

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hi all. Here is a first cut at processing of this beautiful object. It sure is nice get get some clear skies for a change.... even if the atmosphere is a bit shaky. Let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Tyler

April 29, 2006 04:51 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

FIRST LIGHT - EPSILON 160

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hi all. I just bought an Epsilon 160 to replace the Sky 90 that I recently sold. I was so excited that I just had to try it out, even though I couldn't get to a dark sky site. I set up last night in my back yard and gave it a good test. The light pollution was terrible, but I chose M81 and M82 and forged ahead anyway. Here is the result.

Takahashi Epsilon 160 on Losmandy G-11
SBIG ST2000XM with CFW8 and Astrodon Filters
MaxIm and Photoshop
L:R:G:B 90:12:12:12
L = 30 X 3 minutes
RGB = 4 X 3 minutes each

May 1, 2006 04:45 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M13 - Epsilon 160

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hi all. I got another clear night last night so I decided to try a little more imaging with the new scope. I went for an easy target because of the light pollution at my location. Here is the result.

Tak Epsilon 160 on Losmandy G-11
ST2000XM with Astrodons
MaxIm and Photoshop
39 minutes luminance (13x3min) binned 1x1
12 minutes each RGB binned 2x2 (4x3min)

May 1, 2006 11:30 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M86 and Friends

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hi all. I just took a first cut at processing 2x10-minute frames taken with the Epsilon 160 from my light polluted back yard. I took some flats to help with the vignetting and light pollution problems and they really seemed to help ease the processing. I would like to try to frame these objects differently for a real image, but this was just a first cut to see what was there. Let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Tyler

May 3, 2006 05:13 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC4565 with Epsilon 160

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hi all. The clouds ran me off before I could get color for this one, but I thought I would post the luminance anyway and add color at a later date. Considering the light pollution, I am pretty happy with the luminance image. I managed to get several of the small galaxies in the area. I hope you like it.
Cheers,
Tyler

May 5, 2006 10:07 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M3 from Utah

Posted By Tyler Allred
Here is the latest image from the new Epsilon E-160. I imaged this the same night that I imaged my recent posting of M13. I really like this sharp little scope. The optics are great and it is built like a tank! I hope you like the image. Comments and suggestions are always appreciated.
Cheers,
Tyler

Image Info:
Takahashi Epsilon E-160 on Losmandy G-11
SBIG ST2000XM with CFW8 and Astrodons
MaxIm and Photoshop
L:R:G:B 36:6:6:6 minutes
L = 24x90 seconds 1x1
RGB = 3x120 seconds 2x2



PS - Here is a link to the full image:
http://tinyurl.com/ehfo4



May 12, 2006 07:53 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

White-faced Ibis in Flight

Posted By Tyler Allred
Hi all. I managed to get a little time for bird photography at Deer Creek Reservoir in Utah. This was one of my favorites.

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