Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359)

Nighthound · 9th of November 2008 (Sun)

This was only 4 frames I shot before shutting down the last night out. It was still low in the sky but not bad for only 16 minutes worth. I'd like to get a couple hours worth on this one at 800mm with the Vixen Newt. Tons of stars though so not an easy process. TAK Sky 90 II / Losmandy G-11 / Canon 20D (unmod) / ISO 1600

R Hardman · 9th of November 2008 (Sun)

Now thats cool Steve.

Nighthound · 10th of November 2008 (Mon)

Thanks Rick. A little drift visible at high mag, could have used a little more bias weight to the east. I hope I can get some time this winter to make a more serious attempt.

Celestron · 10th of November 2008 (Mon)

Wow Steve ! 16-mins

?? Thats one of the hardest DSOs' to shoot ! You did great and certainly look forward to seeing what you add to this ! I was wondering when you would go for this ? WTG !

Nighthound · 10th of November 2008 (Mon)

Thanks Ron, the magic of dark skies.

This should be a good one to try over the winter since it sits east of Sirius(roughly).

markjpcs · 10th of November 2008 (Mon)

Tough subject for sure!

Great job especially for only 4 subs.

What is this "dark skies" of which you speak?

Adrena1in · 10th of November 2008 (Mon)

Blimey, is this a less than perfect image posted by Nighthound?! Still excellent, and better than I could do with several hours of exposure. Looking forward to you really attacking this one...it's a new one on me.

Nighthound · 10th of November 2008 (Mon)

Thanks guys. To me they're all less than perfect, that's why I keep going back for more.

What surprised me is how rich a star field this is. It's going to be tough to tame those stars at over 2 hours.

Celestron · 10th of November 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthound

Thanks guys. To me they're all less than perfect, that's why I keep going back for more.

What surprised me is how rich a star field this is. It's going to be tough to tame those stars at over 2 hours.

There is alot of stars in that region Steve for sure ! Look at Robert Gendlers version .

Nighthound · 13th of November 2008 (Thu)

Thanks for the link Ron. Gotta get me one of those 14.5 RCOS toys.

Celestron · 13th of November 2008 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthound

Thanks for the link Ron. Gotta get me one of those 14.5 RCOS toys.

Ok , well if you do can i borrow your rig

??

Nighthound · 13th of November 2008 (Thu)

LOL! You got it.

Steve

Dusty · 15th of November 2008 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthound

This was only 4 frames I shot before shutting down the last night out. It was still low in the sky but not bad for only 16 minutes worth. I'd like to get a couple hours worth on this one at 800mm with the Vixen Newt. Tons of stars though so not an easy process. TAK Sky 90 II / Losmandy G-11 / Canon 20D (unmod) / ISO 1600

Wow for 16 min/4 frames that's terrific Steve !
A couple of hours and you'd blow it out of the water mate !!

Well done.

Nighthound · 17th of November 2008 (Mon)

Thanks Dusty. Some luck with weather and autoguiding and I might be able to get some detail with the Vixen.

9th of November 2008 (Sun)	#1
Nighthound Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,466	Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) This was only 4 frames I shot before shutting down the last night out. It was still low in the sky but not bad for only 16 minutes worth. I'd like to get a couple hours worth on this one at 800mm with the Vixen Newt. Tons of stars though so not an easy process. TAK Sky 90 II / Losmandy G-11 / Canon 20D (unmod) / ISO 1600 __________________ Steve Canon Gear: 1D Mark IV \| 1D Mark II \| 5D \| 20D \| 500L IS (f/4) \| 100-400L My Astro Gallery http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y67...OTN%20Gallery/

9th of November 2008 (Sun)	#2
R Hardman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 29 Palms, Ca. Posts: 1,512	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) Now thats cool Steve. __________________ "Whatever you can do to avoid Photoshop is worth it" EOS 7D, EOS 350D, EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM (Kit) Rick's Digital Desert

10th of November 2008 (Mon)	#3
Nighthound Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,466	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) Thanks Rick. A little drift visible at high mag, could have used a little more bias weight to the east. I hope I can get some time this winter to make a more serious attempt. __________________ Steve Canon Gear: 1D Mark IV \| 1D Mark II \| 5D \| 20D \| 500L IS (f/4) \| 100-400L My Astro Gallery http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y67...OTN%20Gallery/

10th of November 2008 (Mon)	#4
Celestron Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 6,306	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) Wow Steve ! 16-mins ?? Thats one of the hardest DSOs' to shoot ! You did great and certainly look forward to seeing what you add to this ! I was wondering when you would go for this ? WTG ! __________________ Ron "Still Learning" Flickr http://home.grandecom.net/~r.hodges/

10th of November 2008 (Mon)	#5
Nighthound Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,466	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) Thanks Ron, the magic of dark skies. This should be a good one to try over the winter since it sits east of Sirius(roughly). __________________ Steve Canon Gear: 1D Mark IV \| 1D Mark II \| 5D \| 20D \| 500L IS (f/4) \| 100-400L My Astro Gallery http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y67...OTN%20Gallery/

10th of November 2008 (Mon)	#6
markjpcs Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 275 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) Tough subject for sure! Great job especially for only 4 subs. What is this "dark skies" of which you speak?

10th of November 2008 (Mon)	#7
Adrena1in Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Winchester, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,703 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) Blimey, is this a less than perfect image posted by Nighthound?! Still excellent, and better than I could do with several hours of exposure. Looking forward to you really attacking this one...it's a new one on me. __________________ Canon EOS 450D, Sigma 18-200mm, Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro, 2x TC, Revelation 12" f/5 Dobsonian, Mintron PD2285-EX webcam.

13th of November 2008 (Thu)	#10
Nighthound Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,466	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) Thanks for the link Ron. Gotta get me one of those 14.5 RCOS toys. __________________ Steve Canon Gear: 1D Mark IV \| 1D Mark II \| 5D \| 20D \| 500L IS (f/4) \| 100-400L My Astro Gallery http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y67...OTN%20Gallery/

13th of November 2008 (Thu)	#12
Nighthound Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,466	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) LOL! You got it. Steve __________________ Steve Canon Gear: 1D Mark IV \| 1D Mark II \| 5D \| 20D \| 500L IS (f/4) \| 100-400L My Astro Gallery http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y67...OTN%20Gallery/

17th of November 2008 (Mon)	#14
Nighthound Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,466	Re: Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) Thanks Dusty. Some luck with weather and autoguiding and I might be able to get some detail with the Vixen. __________________ Steve Canon Gear: 1D Mark IV \| 1D Mark II \| 5D \| 20D \| 500L IS (f/4) \| 100-400L My Astro Gallery http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y67...OTN%20Gallery/

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