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M81, M82 (Bode and Cigar)

Ryjov Aleksey
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Category:Deep Sky
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M81, M82 (Bode and Cigar)NGC 3031NGC 3034
Resolution:
3475x2250 px
File size:
326 KB

Photo description / processing

I continue to try new VeraLux scripts from Ricardo for Siril. I recommend everyone try the VeraLux Curves script - just an amazing tool.

The VeraLux SyQon script is no less interesting, I think that over time and with certain improvements it will replace Starnet.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Askar SQA 85
Camera
ZWO ASI 183 MC Pro
Mount
Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope
Askar 52mm F4
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software
SharpCap 4.0, Siril, GraXpert, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Петушки, Владимирская область, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 61 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · Фильтр IR CUT ·

Total exposure: 5 h 5 m

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poppy8micro
Did the bright dust overexpose the cores?
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Ryjov AlekseyReply to poppy8micro
Yes, I was trying to find a middle ground, plus I haven't quite mastered the scripts yet.
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yasReply to Ryjov Aleksey
Probably should have masked the cores.
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Ryjov AlekseyReply to yas
Yes, I think it can and should be refined, but I want to gather another 5 or 7 hours of exposure time in the spring, then I'll work on it.
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oeswww
This pair isn't for a 400mm focal length scope. You need about twice that! You can check out my results at 950mm focal length. If I'm lucky, I'll get a chance to reshoot it at 750mm focal length, but this time at F/3.75 instead of F/4.75.
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KonFuz
The photo lacks contrast; the stretch is too gentle.
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Ryjov AlekseyReply to KonFuz
Perhaps I'm mastering new scripts! There's room for improvement.
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