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Charlie Hein
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We are very pleased and proud to present the December 2007 entries in the DSLR Challenge. The poll will close on January 8 at Midnight. The winner will be announced at our earliest opportunity after the poll has closed.
Here are December's entries!
ericjacob613:
Scope: Celestron C102 refractor (500mm f/5).
Mount: CG5 goto, unguided.
Camera: Unmodded Canon XTi.
Orion broadband LPR filter. Modified TC80N3 timer.
131 unguided frames of 2 minutes each at ISO 1600.
Dark frame subtracted and adaptive stacked in Nebulosity. Processed in Photoshop.
Link to the larger image:
http://cheapskate-astro.net/nebulae/horsehead-90sec-120sec-131fr-ps2.jpg
HrAstro:
Horsehead and Flame nebula
Picture taken on November 12th, 2007.
Celestron C10-N, Canon 300d, 12x420sec @ ISO800
Guiding: manually with Maksutov 90/1250 + Microguide EP 12.5mm
Mount: EQ6 Vis
Proccessing softweare: DeepSkyStacker, PixInsight 1.0, Photoshop CS2
Larger version:http://www.hrastro.com/B33_HorseheadNebula/
p.s.
Same light frames, different flat frames and processing from the last version that I have shown you a few weeks ago
JerryWise:
Scope: Takahashi FS-152
Mount: AP-1200 guided with FS-60c
Camera: Canon 20Da
17 lights with darks, flats and bias at ISO 800.
3 minutes exposure.
ImagePlus stacking and DDP processing with some touchup in PaintShop Pro XI.
Strgazr27:
48X300secs @ ISO800
Darks,Flats and Bias
TMB130SS
Self Modded 40D
CGE
Calibrated in IP v 3
Stacked in Registar
Final processing in PSCS2 w Noels Tools, GradX and Noise Ninja
Kentari:
My entry is a wide field exposure I made in the French Provence:
Modified Canon Eos 20D
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM at 200mm f/2.8
Hutech IDAS LPS Front Filter
20x 360s at ISO 1600
4x 30s at ISO 1600
Losmandy GM-8
Guided with WO ZS 80 FD and modified TouCam
Processing in Iris and Photoshop
Please click on the image for a larger version!
More versions Here.
Clear skies,
Koen
RStar:
Large Version
http://www.pbase.com/image/90999986
Date: 12/25/07 12/29/07
Location: Suburban Hillsborough NJ
Scope: Orion ED80 and WO FlatII 0.8 FF/FR
Mount: Celestron CGE
Guiding: 12/25 unguided 12/29 ST-4 guided
Camera: Hap modified 350XT with Baader UHC-S and IR/UV cut filters
Exposure: 12/25 20x180 seconds 800 iso. 12/29 20x300 seconds 800 iso
Processing: Raw conversion calibration and digital development in ImagesPlus 2.82 Post processing in PSCS, GradientXterminator, Noise Ninja, Noel Carboni Astronomy Tools
CS
Bob
soreneck:
Horsehead and Flame Nebulae
Capture date: December 13
Scope: Equinox 80mm Apo @ f5 (0.8X WO flattener)
Mount: HEQ5 unguided
Camera: Modified Canon 350, ISO800, IDAS LPS P2 filter
Exposure: 76 minutes, 38x120sec lights, 12 darks, 12 flats
Conditions: poor seeing, average transparency
Processing: stacked in DeepSkyStacker, processed in PS CS2
Larger version can be found here.
Clear skies,
Adam
Panshell:
Date: Nov 13, 2007
Location: Hui Dong, GuangDong, China
Lens: Takahashi FSQ106ED
Mount: Takahashi EM-200 Temma 2 Jr.
Camera: Canon 20D Baader IR Filter Modified
Guide: Sbig STV + E-finder
Exposure: ISO1600 6mins X 27frames
Processing: Canon DDP, MaxIm DL, PS
for larger and smoother version please visit:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2078116878_c9b7c763b0_o.jpg
Mike B.:
The Horse Head Nebula Region
Click the image for an enlargement.
Name: Mike Broussard
Location: Maurice, LA
Dates: Dec 4th & 15th, 2007
Telescope: Televue TV-85 APO w/0.8x Focal Reducer/Field Flattener (F/5.6, 480mm F.L.)
Camera: Hutech Modified Canon 350XT w/IDAS-LPS Front Filter
Mount: Atlas EQ-G w/EQMOD
Guiding: 140mm F/3.6 Schmidt-Newt, DSI Pro, PHD Guiding
Exposure: 34x180 sec @ ISO 1600 and 11x300 sec @ ISO 1600
Processing: IRIS, Registar, PS, Gradient XTerminator, Neat Image & Noel Carboni's Astronomy Tools
meisterman:
The Horse... and more
Hutech modified 20Da
18x7 minutes ISO 800
Tak Epsilon 180ED 500mm F/2.8
Tak NJP mount
Processed in IP / Photoshop CS /CS3 / Noels actions
Congratulations and good luck to each entrant!
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HrAstro:
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JerryWise:
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Strgazr27:
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Kentari:
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RStar:
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soreneck:
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Panshell:
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Mike B.:
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meisterman:
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Andrew Welsh
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 03/28/06
Posts: 2488
Loc: Rochester, NY
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A lot of great entries. If I had clear weather I would have posted a 2000mm prime focus closeup of the horsehead just to be different  I'm kinda surprised no one else did...
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LX200 8" classic, f/10, Meade eq. wedge, .63x FF/FR
Canon 40D and 5DMkII, unmodified
Canon EF 200/2L IS, 300/4L non-IS, 100/2.8 Macro, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 35L, 24L, 16-35L and Peleng 8mm fisheye
Orion Apex 102mm (4") Mak-Cass
Pimped out with accessories and bling
My DSLR Astrophotography Webpage and photo bucket with full equipment list
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Shadowalker
Unpretentious Rocket Scientist
Reged: 11/23/04
Posts: 3559
Loc: Poplarville, MS, USA
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Tough decision. I hate that there can only be one winner. Well done, all.
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Tom Nicolaides
http://www.first-light.org
My evil self is at that door, and I have no power to stop it
-- Dr. Edward Morbius
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stefsaber
Post Laureate
Reged: 06/24/06
Posts: 4721
Loc: Rainy Florida
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Extremely tough decision, congratulations to all who entered! Those are magnificent! 
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-Stefan
"A common mistake people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools." -Douglas Adams
Current Scopes: "Gator" William Optics 66SD---Black Swan William Optics Megrez 80 II ED Triplet---Zhumell 10" Dob
-Sirius Mount---Canon Rebel XT-
Past Scopes: ETX 90---Vixen ED80Sf
Fort Myers, FL
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HrAstro
sage
Reged: 12/24/06
Posts: 324
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someone would think that the horsehead is an easy target to shoot 
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HrAstro - Deepsky astronomical photographs, tips and techniques for astrophotography
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adrenalynn
member
Reged: 11/01/07
Posts: 25
Loc: Folsom, CA, USA
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I'm just in awe. What a tough choice. I voted, but I promise to hate myself in the morning. 
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NexStar 5
Original Orion 10" Dob
Canon 20D [unmodified], piggyback and prime focus
Canon A630 (afocal / through-the-EP)
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JerryWise
Postmaster
Reged: 12/26/03
Posts: 7839
Loc: Lexington, SC
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Way to go Mike. You sure got my vote on that one. 
What tickles me is all of the entries (except for that dummy Wise fellow using too much focal length) look better than 95% of the Internet images. Won't be long before the SBIG 11 guys come over to the DSLR world. 
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Jerry
Celestron C-11 Hyperstar
(and some other nick-knacks)
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Mike B.
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 10/24/05
Posts: 1687
Loc: Louisiana
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Thanks, Jerry.
I thought every image was pretty good this time. Congratulations to everyone for some very nice efforts! 
Now I have to choose another target. Give me some suggestions, guys! 
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Clear skies!
Mike B.
My Homepage and Astrophotos
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weatherandsky
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/27/06
Posts: 1848
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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Congratulations Mike... you also had my vote this month. The detail, colour and processing was excellent. Actually everyone did amazing!!
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Now I have to choose another target. Give me some suggestions, guys!
... what about a galaxy/galaxies for something different
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Kerry
* Weather and Sky Photography *
QHY-8, Canon 40D unmodded, Meade DSI-C
Meade 12" LightBridge
Astro-Tech 8in RC
Celestron C6-SCT
Sky-Watcher Equinox 80mm APO
Omcon 4.5" Newt
Celestron Skymaster 15x70
Canon 50 f1.8, 100 f2.8Macro, 100-400 f4.5-5.6L, Sigma 17-70, 18-50, 28-300
CGE, CG-5 GT
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Strgazr27
Vendor - Deep Space Mods and Composites
Reged: 10/04/04
Posts: 6984
Loc: StonyHill Observatory
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Congrats Mike ! Nicely Done!
Make it a good pick!
CS's
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Bobby
StonyHill Observatory
Skywatcher EQ6 Pro (On it's way)
AT 130 F/6 Prototype
Royce 10" f/4 Astrograph (Under Construction)
Self Modded 40D
70-200 F2.8 L IS
SSAG
YAHOO TMB 130SS Group
Astronomy Technologies Yahoo Group
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RStar
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 03/04/06
Posts: 782
Loc: New Jersey
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Congrats on your outstanding image Mike
A galaxy sounds good to me. NGC2903, a mag 8.9 barred spiral in Leo is in good position.
Bob
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Celestron CGE
Orion 190 Mak-Newtonian
TeleVue NP101
Orion ED80
WO 66 SD
ST-4 guider
Hap Modified 350XT
http://www.pbase.com/bobstarzynski/astro_imaging
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Mike B.
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 10/24/05
Posts: 1687
Loc: Louisiana
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Quote:
Congrats on your outstanding image Mike
A galaxy sounds good to me. NGC2903, a mag 8.9 barred spiral in Leo is in good position.
Bob
Thanks, Bob. 
Yep, I think you are right. NGC 2903 culminates near midnight at mid-month, which puts it in prime position. It's not in the current Hall-of-Fame, either.
Let's go for it! 
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Clear skies!
Mike B.
My Homepage and Astrophotos
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Tomvictor
professor emeritus
Reged: 08/09/04
Posts: 509
Loc: N.59.11.47. Norway
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Well done Mike, you got my vote too.
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Tom Victor
http://www.ccd-astrophoto.com/
Takahashi EM-200 - 10" LX200ACF - Artemis 4021M - Mini Borg 60ED - FLI CFW - DSI PRO II. Canon EF200L f/2.8 - 450D - Baader mod. 350D.
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Kentari
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 11/19/06
Posts: 794
Loc: Belgium
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Congratulations Mike! No shame in coming second to that image!
Koen
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Darkstar 355 f/5 Dobsonian
Orion UK 8" f/4.5 Newtonian and WO ZS 80 FD on Losmandy GM8
Canon 20D DIY mod with Baader filter
A bunch of lenses: 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, 17-40mm f/4, 50mm f/1.4, 70-200mm f/2.8, 300mm f/2.8
www.koenvangorp.be
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