Astronomy every Thursday
A super collection of images taken by member George Buckberry on the 8th November 2025 using his Dwarf3 smart scope.
The Moon: 16 subs at 1/400th S exposure, Gain=0 and a Vis filter.
Details of how George took the rest of his images with the Dwarf3 are on written the photos.
''Shot with an 89% Moon which made processing a challenge!! But, Gradient X Terminator saved the day!!'' said Neil
Image taken using - AA115mm APO, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L Enhance Filter, Orion 50mm Guide Scope and ZWO ASI290 MM Guide Camera.
Processed using APT, PHD, Nebulosity, PS (Camera Raw), Star X Terminator, and Gradient X Terminator.
45 x 240s Light, 12 x Darks, 30 x Flats/Bias
St Marys Platt, Kent 02/11/2025.
To see a higher resolution image of the nebula taken by Neil click the link below to be taken to Neil's flickr page at https://www.flickr.com/photos/137388222@N05/54905884718/
A superb image of the Soul Nebula (IC1848) in Cassiopeia taken by member Kevin Langford from Bexley, Kent.
This image was captured over three nights from the 2nd to the 4th March 2025.
Number of images taken = 130 x 180sec
Kevin took this image using an ES102ED APO with 0.7x focal reducer corrector, Pegasus NYX-101 mount, ZWO asi071, Orion NMAG and a L-enhance filter.
The image is a total of 6.5hrs of exposures.
Software used:
Nina to capture data.
Sirilic to stack images.
Siril to processes image.
Affinity Photo 2 to finish.
Check out Kevin's Flickr page at https://www.flickr.com/photos/77708720@N08/54380781459/ .
A stunning image of the Rosette Nebula (also known as Caldwell 49) in the constellation Monoceros by CMHASD member Neil Webster taken on the 2nd March 2025.
Neil acquired his image using a WO GT71 Apo, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI 294MC Pro, Astro Essentials 50mm guide scope, ZWO ASI 290MM guide camera and an Optolong L Enhance filter.
Processed using APT, PHD, Nebulosity, Gradient Xterminator, Star Xterminator, and PS (Camera Raw)
52 x 240s Subs, 12 x Darks, 45 x Flats/ Bias.
Check out Neil's Flickr page at https://www.flickr.com/photos/137388222@N05/ to see more of his brilliant images.
