Details

• Rig: ASI 1600MM Pro + Sky-Watcher 200 PDS
• Software: NINA/PixInsight - Software Set 2
• Filters: Astronomik/Baader 1.25" - Broadband set 1
• Integration time:
  • R 40 x 60s (80m)
  • G 40 x 60s (80m)
  • B 68 x 60s (68m)
  • Total 3h 48m
• Astrobin

Notes

7th July 2022 First test of the GHS (Generalised Hyperbolic Stretch) script in PixInsight which I found intuitive (for a PI script!) and mighty impressive in its results. Definitely one to keep using and get good at. This resulting image is a massive improvement on the same target photographed last year due to this and, mainly, the EQ6R Pro mounted on a pier.

2nd July 2022 I returned from a week away last night and the forecast was unexpectedly good so I set up the observatory to continue the M13 imaging.

26th June 2022 MORNING UPDATE I was unwell yesterday but was able to image due to the benefit of the rapid set up (5 minutes) of the observatory. This meant that although I would normally not have been able to work, I was able to initiate an impromptu imaging session to make the most of an unexpected clear night. The evening proved beautifully clear with no dropped frames though the last six minutes of the blue exposures were missed due to the end of nautical dark.