Messier 45: Image from Oct 6th/2013

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The discussion centers on astrophotography of Messier 45, highlighting the use of an Astro-Tech 6" Newtonian telescope and a Canon 550D camera. The image was captured with a 100-second exposure at ISO 1600, tracked on an HEQ-5 mount, and processed using Paint Shop Pro. Participants emphasize the importance of longer exposure times for better detail and discuss the benefits of autoguiding with an SSAG camera and the potential use of AIP4Win for image stacking.

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  • Understanding of astrophotography techniques
  • Familiarity with the Astro-Tech 6" Newtonian telescope
  • Knowledge of Canon 550D camera settings
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  • Research longer exposure techniques in astrophotography
  • Learn about autoguiding with SSAG cameras
  • Explore image stacking methods using Deep Sky Stacker (DSS)
  • Investigate AIP4Win for advanced astrophotography processing
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Astrophotographers, hobbyists capturing celestial images, and anyone interested in enhancing their skills in capturing and processing astrophotography images.

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Here's an image of Messier 45 from Oct 6th/2013.
 

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very nice ^...equipment?
 
Nice! A little more exposure time should really bring out that dust.
 
Thank you...yes I forgot that. Astro-tech 6" newt, Canon 550d, tracked on a HEQ-5, used backyardEOS on laptop for cam control, 100 secs, ISO 1600, single raw image, processed in paint shop pro.
 
thanks Drak!
 
spark802 said:
Thank you...yes I forgot that. Astro-tech 6" newt, Canon 550d, tracked on a HEQ-5, used backyardEOS on laptop for cam control, 100 secs, ISO 1600, single raw image, processed in paint shop pro.

Oh wow. Yeah, you've only got about a minute and a half of exposure time. Get a good hour or so and you'll be amazed at the difference.
 
I have an SSAG auto-guider cam I bought used. I'm just waiting to buy the right smaller guide scope for it.

Then I can go to town :)
 
spark802 said:
I have an SSAG auto-guider cam I bought used. I'm just waiting to buy the right smaller guide scope for it.

Then I can go to town :)

You don't need to autoguide, though it makes things easier. You can take multiple short exposures and stack them together.
 
Yes I understand that , but I have had trouble with dss , I actually shot five of these at 50 or 60 seconds. Then a coupleat a 100 secs.I may buy aip4win this winter
 

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