First Light of my new Ha gear imaged on 2012-05-04

NandoPG · Post by **NandoPG** » Sat May 05, 2012 11:11 pm

Hi friends,
After having sorted out some problems, I got the first light of my Daystar filter. This is an ION filter of 0.4A attached to a 127mm f/7.5 APO through a PM x4. I did these images in a day with a seeing from regular to bad, having to do several captures to end up with these results.
I did a reducer from 127mm to 80mm to be able to work with a PM of 2.5x and not to be so dependent on the seeing, but these images were taken at full aperture.

Anyway, I would appreciate to have your comments about these images.

Thanks for looking,

Fernando

Post by **marktownley** » Sat May 05, 2012 11:20 pm

They're stunning Fernando, you must be very happy with your new toy! 8)

Pedro · Post by **Pedro** » Sat May 05, 2012 11:30 pm

Great first light images Fernando.

abraço amigo

Cschur · Post by **Cschur** » Sat May 05, 2012 11:39 pm

Fernando those are truly amazing. Narrowing the band seems to bring out the swirls better in finer detail. Proms look about the same, but still very good!

MapleRidge · Post by **MapleRidge** » Sat May 05, 2012 11:57 pm

Hi Fernando...

For first light images, the new equipment is showing excellent results.

Looking forward to seeing more for this setup.

Brian

florencior · Post by **florencior** » Sun May 06, 2012 3:02 am

Congratulations, the images are fantastic and this is the first light, wow!

Post by **solarchat** » Sun May 06, 2012 3:19 am

thats the best image I have ever seen attributed to a Daystar product. There is hope!

Derek Klepp · Post by **Derek Klepp** » Sun May 06, 2012 7:57 am

Brilliant Fernando and did you just use the UV/IR block filter or did you have an ERF. If no ERF how was the temperature. I am very interested in this set up and look foward to your posts on this .
Thanks Derek

swisswalter · Post by **swisswalter** » Sun May 06, 2012 8:07 am

Hi Fernando

very fine first lights, congratulations

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mattwastell · Post by **mattwastell** » Sun May 06, 2012 8:20 am

Hi Fernando
These do look fantastic - the second one (limb) has a real depth and great appeal.
Good luck with your new set up!

GaborKiss · Post by **GaborKiss** » Sun May 06, 2012 2:25 pm

It is very nice, really the best Daystar pictures as Stephen mentioned from what I have seen so far

Post by **Montana** » Sun May 06, 2012 4:56 pm

Comments - Oh MY .. these are drop dead gorgeous

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Alexandra

uranus7 · Post by **uranus7** » Sun May 06, 2012 5:08 pm

Absolutely amazing, Fernando !

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Gabriel

NandoPG · Post by **NandoPG** » Mon May 07, 2012 1:46 pm

Hi fellows,
Thank you so much for the positive feedback and comments about this first lights. Your inputs are really important to guide me if I am on the right track as for capture and processing using this new gear.

Derek: I am using only the UV-IR Block in front off the diagonal. The only concern I have is to keep a foam board projecting some shade over the filter and camera to avoid direct sun's radiation hitting. The temperature around the red heatsink I would say is normal.

I am uploading and image of the filter attached to th telescope.

Thank you very much my friends.

Fernando

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