Crescent Nebula

last night session just to sort out my plate solving issues and my psychotic PHD2 program. Good news I did sort that stuff out.

I just swung over to the Crescent Nebula to take a test image. I did not think an unmodded camera would be worth it on this image (especially with the moon) but after seeing the whole nebula in a single 2 minute exposure, I thought, hmmm.... why not.

My tracking was still terrible. Mostly because I had the balance wrong (at 12:30 realized was WEST heavy and at zenith). So every frame is trailed but whatever.

26@ 120 seconds

ISO 400

100 BAIS

no flats

no darks

AT65EDQ

dithered

Nikon d5300

Celestron CG5 with OnStep (Howard Dutton) and belt and motor upgrade

The worst aluminum tripod filled with sand to make better

QHY 5LII-M guide camera

Orion 50mm mini guide scope

DIY FocuserPro2 arduino focus motor ( Robert Brown)

Software: APT, PHD2, CdC, Sharpcap, ASCOM POTHUB, DSS, Pixinsight, PS/ACR, Team Veiwer.

PS Plug ins: Nik Define 2, Astronomy Tools

Location: backyard, Bortle 4 skies

quick edit, not my final offer

Done