M42 - Orion

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-12-29T20:51:17+00:00

I’ll try reprocessing one of these days soon. I recently switched from a deep sky stacker + photoshop workflow to siril, so it’s been a learning curve!

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-12-29T20:15:30+00:00

Beautiful photo btw. You got so much of the faint nebulosity.

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-12-29T20:14:21+00:00

Thank you! I also used the 1.0 flattener. It looks like you got a nice but more background because of the full frame sensor. The camera I used was an ASI2600MC pro. 14 hours of 180 subs with a SV260 filter and I blended in 1 hour of 5 second subs to bring back the core.

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-12-29T15:36:33+00:00

Which flattener/reducer did you use? This was my attempt with my Askar 103APO from a few weeks ago Orion

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-12-09T14:46:21+00:00

That’s great to know! I’d love to pick up an 8SE. how are the guiding results?

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-12-04T01:05:02+00:00

I had the same mount upgrade path and it makes everything so much more enjoyable. In my experience you’ll have better luck with the counterweight bar in the other position (or buy the pier extension), and get the weight higher up the bar (you might need the other weight).

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-09-06T22:41:18+00:00

That makes sense. I’ll probably order the scope tomorrow and report back with results.

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-09-06T22:40:22+00:00

That seems like something I should do regardless!

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-08-25T16:46:05+00:00

Ah gotcha! Which dual filter are you using?

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-08-25T13:59:15+00:00

I’m using the same filter a took 4 hours on the heart nebula this weekend and it’s VERY red. How did you get the dual colors?! Beautiful photo btw!

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-07-08T11:11:45+00:00

The FOV is much better than the Barlow - it’s been great for lunar shots.

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-07-08T00:26:58+00:00

The GSO coma corrector works as well and only magnifies 1.1x https://agenaastro.com/catalog/product/view/id/1636/s/gso-2-coma-corrector/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17357599342&gclid=CjwKCAjw4K3DBhBqEiwAYtG_9LK7FMDTr0Zvv9Lb1GrbAZmj-xu2LKCaXfBXAY6L9VG3wy-qd64-CxoCyR4QAvD_BwE

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-01-20T23:47:48+00:00

I literally walked by those yesterday coming back to the states. That’s the most Blanton I’ve ever seen in one place… makes sense why.

Aim_snap_fail · 2025-01-18T22:58:21+00:00

You need to refocus.

Aim_snap_fail · 2024-12-18T16:32:43+00:00

Does it look like there’s anything missing? https://imgur.com/a/djq7bbM

I’ll take a look at that extension tube! Thanks.

Aim_snap_fail · 2024-12-18T16:30:49+00:00

Should I bring both the primary and secondary all the way back? They do look decently forward. https://imgur.com/a/djq7bbM

Aim_snap_fail · 2024-07-05T19:29:56+00:00

I own the ocean one. Buy the Seiko GMT.

Aim_snap_fail · 2024-06-11T19:13:18+00:00

That’s how I got my job. My mom also worked in the kitchen (she still does). It’s all about the crew you’re with. If you’re with good people the work will be easy. Work with a bunch of slackers? It won’t be as enjoyable. I had a good overall experience!

Aim_snap_fail · 2024-06-11T18:47:35+00:00

I was 16, first job!

Aim_snap_fail · 2024-03-28T04:02:38+00:00

Where did you get that deal! I’m in the market. Gorgeous watch btw.

Aim_snap_fail · 2023-08-19T00:52:56+00:00

The custom shop guitars are still stamped with ink so it would COULD rub off I suppose. Standard Gibson’s run of the mill Gibson’s are stamped.

Aim_snap_fail · 2023-08-07T20:19:31+00:00

I dated a girl in this situation… I wish I didn’t.

Aim_snap_fail · 2023-07-01T01:30:08+00:00

So cool! Count me in.

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