Recent content by Andy Elliott

This is the link to the PiMagic Studio; there are tutorials on there. https://pimagicstudio.com/

I agree Mike. I will continue to use Blink for the initial visual check, and use the Frame Selection tool for a more 'scientific' culling.

This is a re-working of NGC6820-6823, using a hybrid workflow in Pixinsight and Photoshop. Shot in SHO using my Esprit 100ED and the ASI1600MM camera. SII: 39 x 150s Ha: 110 x 150s OIII: 43 x 150s Stars were SHO converted to RGB using Seti Astro’s NB to RGB star combination script. Files...

Hi there, firstly I would say, try not to make the mosaic frame any larger than you need to, so that you are not spending imaging time on areas of sky you might well crop out anyway. Also, I do tend to stick to 10s exposures on mosaics, as that way you get the full field of view covered in less...

That's a great rendition, all that data and perseverance certainly paid off! You have managed to get a great feeling of depth and love the colours. I've always liked this target both with and without stars. Great job.

That's one beautiful image Mike. Love the wider FOV with that Oiii data....and 20 minute subs, awesome! I have tried this several times but it is soooo low down for me and what with trees and buildings I get about 90 mins per session if I'm lucky. What did you think of the Frame Selection tool...

The best of both worlds Mike! Overall I prefer the Foraxx, however, I do prefer the blue in the SHO version. Agree re posting a final image; its great to get feedback on here. I must admit, after having several 'go back and tweak' moments, I now only post my images the following day after...

Thanks Jim for the gentle nudge to submit my best of. WOW!! there are some awesome images posted here; here's my selection, mostly astro. #1 M78, he brightest reflection nebula in the night sky. This is one of my favourite astro targets. #2 LBN528 The image shows a blue reflection nebula...

Thanks Jim. 36 hours is quite a commitment on a single target for me, considering the lack of imaging time over the autumn and winter so far. I'm sticking with the wide field for the next target, which will be the Cone nebula and Rosette nebula; hopefully won't require 36hrs!

Happy New Year everyone from the UK. Simeis 147, also known as the Spaghetti Nebula, is a supernova remnant straddling the border between the constellations Auriga and Taurus. The nebulous area is large and has an almost spherical shell and a filamentary structure, which is difficult to observe...

Nice one Jim. Do you use fast integration in PI for your Seestar images? I tend to stick with 10s subs for mosaics for the same reason.

Well done, that's a great image. I did some imaging on Barnard 11 a while back, I whilst I was fairly happy with the results, its still on my target to do list, as I need to try and bring out the Thor's Lightening on that. But its going to take a lot of imaging time to collect that lovely OIII...

Ohhh that's a difficult choice. I think that because I shoot mostly in OSC I am drawn to the first one, I like the warm colours (even though space is cold!). I have an SHO version of this target filed away, I need to go take a look.

What a great comparison. I totally get what you mean about comparing our images with those created by other astrophotographers. Its great to compare to give some idea as to what can be achieved, but there are so many variables to consider that its often fruitless (and possibly demoralising) to...

Nicely done. I have been playing about with it. My first impressions are that I like it, but on the images I have tried so far the saturation looks a little overdone. But for a consistent approach to stretching I think this is going to be a game changer. I have been particularly impressed with...