New Observatory and first light images

[Forum_2016]

I recently completed a new observatory and have had time to take three images, all acquired, calibrated and preprocessed using AA5 of course (Photoshop for post processing also)

I upgraded to the latest AA5 camera control interface too and wow, the new dither guide and multitasking works perfectly (Thanks Fabio ).

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ ... bservatory

Lagoon Nebula (first light test image)
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ ... 2/original

NGC 289 in Sculptor
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ ... 5/original

NGC 247 in Cetus
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/ ... 4/original

Cheers
Mike Sidonio

[Forum_2016]

Mike,
Good to see your images here.
I agree, I think AA5 punches well above its weight.

[Forum_2016]

Cheers Ken, Astroart is the only CCD mother I've known
Mike

[Forum_2016]

Hi Mike, those images are very sweet. I like the combination of the UK based equipment - not one I've seen before but it works very well indeed. Excellent image processing as well.

John

[Forum_2016]

Congratulations and beautiful pictures.
CMH