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Hi Jim, I've not really looked tbh; more than happy with the S50 for now. I'm currently building a widefield setup around the Samyang 135mm...

Hi Jim, yes agreed they have done a good job with EQ mode. Easy to set up, and so far running with no problems. I stacked each individual sub in PI, but not using WBPP. Basically use the manual processes for Debayer, Star Alignment and Integration. For star alignment, use one of the stacked...

First time using the Seestar S50 in Equatorial Mode and Mosaic Mode. Taken over 5 nights this image is comprised on 1980 x 10s subs (5.5 hrs total integration time) The subs were stacked and processed in Pixinsight, with a touch of Photoshop. EQ mode and mosaics are game changers for this...

Some great detail in there!

A challenging target, and I like the detail you have managed to to coax out. I've never imaged this area, but I think this would be pushing the limits on my rig. Well done.

I’m sure that I’m not alone when I say that I have found the weather so far this year to be dire for astrophotography, with what seems endless cloud and rain here in the UK; and any opportunity for a full night’s imaging session have been rare. Viewing limitations also mean that most of the time...

Very nice

I like both, but at a push, the un-cropped version.

This is my take on M78, a rather lovely reflection nebula in Orion. Taken with my OSC (ASI2600MC) camera; no filters were used. Gear: Sky Watcher Esprit 100ED Sky Watcher EQ6R Pro ASI 2600MC (OSC camera) Lights: 200 x 150s; 20x30s (for the stars) Processing: Pixinsight for pre and post...

Starry starry night....gorgeous starfield.

Fabulous!!

Nice rendition Jim. Sorry to hear about your EAF issues; these seemingly random gremlins can drive you mad sometimes. I'm currently working on M78 myself with my ASI2600MC, no filters though. I'll post it here when I'm done.

Thanks for the feedback Jim, I think you are right I need to calm that area down a bit :)

This image shows an area of sky in the constellation of Auriga which I actually started a couple of years ago, but have only recently managed to complete it. The area of nebulosity in the upper right area of the image is The Flaming Star Nebula (also known as SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31), and is...

Hope you all had a nice Christmas, Happy New Year for 2025!

The constellation of Orion is home to one of the most active regions of nearby stellar formation visible in the night sky and is known collectively as The Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. The complex contains many large bright nebulae, with the most famous being M42 (The Orion nebula), which must...

Love these wide field shots. This area of sky has so much going on and some iconic nebulae. Nicely done with this one, you've managed to control the core in M42, and tame Alnitak. I'm with you on GradientCorrection, its now my first tool of choice for backgrounds. I've just finishing...

Thanks Jim. Dark nebulae seem to be my go to targets, I get some perverse pleasure out of processing them!

Cosmic dust in Cassiopeia blocks out the background starlight to create an area of dark nebulosity. The main feature in this image is LDN1295, also known as The Giraffe Nebula and Brontosaurus Nebula. The full res image can be found here: https://astrob.in/dqmkmb/0/ Thanks for looking.

A great start Jim! This has been on my wish list for quite a while, but doesn't really suit my setup; I would need several panels to cover the fov. I think I need to look in to joining the Rokinon club :)