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Originally Posted by cjpops
Hi all,
Id like to share my first photo of the Orion Nebula - single shot using a 8” Skywatcher Newt (200/1000) mounted onto a NEQ6 Pro - Nikon D7100 - 60 secs - 800iso - processed in photoshop.
I’m still trying to get my head around the dark, bias and flat methods so hopefully I can apply these techniques in my next attempt.
I’ve also noticed a slight star trail, wondering if this is a sign of a poor polar alignment?
Thanks
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I use a 6” and 8” newt
Yes coma is in your off axis area plus stars are a bit odd shaped due to polar alignment
Recommend a Baader coma corrector MCCP Mklll to correct your coma
You eventually need to autoguide to push past 60 sec , your polar alignment can only be as good as your equipment allows and sky conditions allow
For guiding I recommend an Orion 60mm guide scope with helical focuser with a ZWOASI120MM- S guide camera piggy backed on your 8” newt with a losmandy 11” bar and PHD2 guiding software ( free )
Cheers
Newt lover