Live Stack 4/22 to 4/27

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BlackWikkett
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Live Stack 4/22 to 4/27

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I've been lucky with the skies as of late and had a chance to get a few more objects. Here are a few of the better ones from my last few sessions. If the clouds part as forecast should be up again tonight broadcasting on NSN around 10PM EST (-4 GMT) https://www.nightskiesnetwork.com/ Hope to see you there. I'll be happy to answer any questions about my process and how I use SharpCap for Live Stacking.

Equipment:
RC 6 f/9 1370mm, ZWO ASI294 MC Pro, IDAS D1 LPS filter, iOptron CEM60 mount, PHD2 with ASI290 mini guider on 50mm Stellarvue guidescope.

Images captured at 60 sec, 300 gain using master flat and dark. Used dithering every 4th frame. Final SharpCap images saved exactly as seen as 8 bit png, Edit in Photoshop for color balance, saturation, noise reduction, contrast and cropping out bad edges due to dithering.

Further details can be found following link to flickr.com

ImageM27 PS Edit Stack_30frames_1800s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr

ImageM22 PS Edit Stack_10frames_600s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr

ImageM63 PS Edit Stack_64frames_3840s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr

ImageNGC4631-NGC4627-NGC4656-NGC4657 PS Edit Stack_64frames_3840s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr

ImageM51 PS Edit Stack_88frames_5280s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr

ImageM65 - M66 PS Edit Stack_43frames_2580s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr

ImageM17 PS Edit Stack_40frames_2400s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr

ImageNGC6995 PS Edit Stack_50frames_3000s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr

ImageNGC 6960 PS Edit Stack_35frames_2100s_WithDisplayStretch by Black Wikkett, on Flickr
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Re: Live Stack 4/22 to 4/27

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Those turned out well Wickett. I have also found 60s seems to strike a good balance between time spent and results.

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Re: Live Stack 4/22 to 4/27

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Thanks Dave. I've found that 60 sec 300 gain and 4 brightness offset to be a sweet spot for my skies, filter and the ASI294. Since I usually broadcast while I'm imaging I try to keep to these settings. I tend to stick to an object for around 30 min then move on. Since the broadcasts are interactive I get a request for an object now and then so this type of imaging lends it self well to accommodate this.
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