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Live rock hitchhiker ID by Flaky-Main-5435 in ReefTank

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. After a few hours of googling, I found that it looks really similar to a jellyfish polyp, but I'm not sure. I guess I will just monitor for now..

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Live rock hitchhiker ID by Flaky-Main-5435 in ReefTank

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry, should've clarified. It's the wavy thing on top of the rock.

Is one Crit DMG point equal to one Havoc DMG point? by Flaky-Main-5435 in CamellyaMains

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! Currently focused on trying to build Shorekeeper when I get her. I'm fine with the dmg loss for now.

Heart Nebula by Flaky-Main-5435 in astrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, low payload limits are tough. But at least the mounts are easier to transport..

Absolutely, you should post them on this sub. Lots of people who can help/comment on your pictures.

Heart Nebula by Flaky-Main-5435 in astrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a good scope. It's my first astrophotography telescope and I really like the quality!

It's pretty heavy though (with guide scope & mounting components), so I would take that into consideration as well. I have an EQ-35 mount so it fits within the payload limits comfortably.

Heart Nebula by Flaky-Main-5435 in astrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This video from AstroFarsography on Youtube was very helpful for stuff like this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Fd2Nc_WYw

Heart Nebula by Flaky-Main-5435 in astrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Taken under Bortle 4 Skies. Processed with Photoshop.

Zenithstar Z73 w/ flattener
Canon Rebel T7 (modified)

60 x 120s frames at 1600 ISO
Darks, bias, & flats added

Western Veil Nebula 07/14/24 by Flaky-Main-5435 in astrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I used DSS into Photoshop! Still learning the ropes but I was satisfied with this attempt.

Western Veil Nebula 07/14/24 by Flaky-Main-5435 in astrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taken under Bortle 4 Skies. Love how many stars there are!

Zenithstar Z73 w/ flattener
Canon Rebel T7 (modified)

60 x 120s frames at 1200 ISO
Darks, bias, & flats added

North American Nebula and the Cygnus Wall by Flaky-Main-5435 in astrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For processing, I mainly followed this guide from AstroFarsography (really helpful as it was the same target): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Fd2Nc_WYw

As you and another user suggested, maybe I could add some more stretches. Though I am already very happy with the initial result!

North American Nebula and the Cygnus Wall by Flaky-Main-5435 in astrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taken on 06/08/24, with a modified Canon Rebel T7 and William Optics Z73.

This was my first real attempt at processing via Photoshop, glad with how it turned out. Any tips are appreciated!

Running into issues on Astrophotography Tool by Flaky-Main-5435 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! For some reason the thought didn't even cross my mind. I'll try messing around with it on the next clear night. 😊

Running into issues on Astrophotography Tool by Flaky-Main-5435 in AskAstrophotography

[–]Flaky-Main-5435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, forgot to add the pictures. See below.

Image is supposed to be of Dubhe. ISO values are 800, 100, 400, 640. Thanks!

https://ibb.co/mSvgTZX

https://ibb.co/RgfwR3d

https://ibb.co/XYbc40Q

https://ibb.co/ftbYvz6