Some filler shots I just finished processing from Astrofest, but for Rho Ophiuchus which is 44x20min so ~15h. Doesn't have much to show for it though. I've decided I hate Rho.
Same rig as these.
Those fields of view on the LMC and SMC are excellent. It really shows the shapes well.
Thanks Paul. 150mm with my QHY8 is about the sweet spot for the clouds. Fits nicely. Did a lot of color an Ha on them much better from NSW. They're very low from QLD and I had to pull my tent down to get the LMC but when the milkyway goes down West, there's not much to image at 150mm in color until the pleiades and orion get up.
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
Another nice collection of images from a star party Marc, a good record of your hard core attendance ...you must have a few such images now?
Mike
Thanks Mike. Got the lens only this time, no scope. I figured the seeing would be average so no point getting anything longer. Astrofest is always good value. Great venue and people. Very relaxed.
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Originally Posted by Atmos
Really nice Marc!
Forget how many hours went into these images, how many bottles?
Thanks Colin. No grapes were harmed during the making of those photos. TBH I can't remember. You'll have to ask Rick.
Thanks Mike. Got the lens only this time, no scope. I figured the seeing would be average so no point getting anything longer. Astrofest is always good value. Great venue and people. Very relaxed.
I always look at collections like this from you guys who image at star parties and feel quite ashamed and inadequate ...I just observe, eat and drink when I am there
I always look at collections like this from you guys who image at star parties and feel quite ashamed and inadequate ...I just observe, eat and drink when I am there
Mike
Well, I do the same really. you just need more training and you'll get better at multi tasking. Talk to Louie. He runs workshops in Padstow. Just sayin'
Well, I do the same really. you just need more training and you'll get better at multi tasking. Talk to Louie. He runs workshops in Padstow. Just sayin'
Ha ha yeah, although it is also the, can't be bothered dismantling and packing the car and unpacking and setting up, dismantling, packing car and then unpacking, then reassembling blah blah blah factor too...
Ha ha yeah, although it is also the, can't be bothered dismantling and packing the car and unpacking and setting up, dismantling, packing car and then unpacking, then reassembling blah blah blah factor too...
Lazy Mike
Yeah an observatory will do that to you. You've gone soft.
Yeah an observatory will do that to you. You've gone soft.
Probably ...but I have considered putting together a small portable rig to take to SPSP and then hopefully take it around to other dark places buuuut it has never come to fruition ....
Probably ...but I have considered putting together a small portable rig to take to SPSP and then hopefully take it around to other dark places buuuut it has never come to fruition ....
Mike
The FSQ would be great for that on a smaller mount. I'd keep it for field work. Plug 'n' play. Get your AP out of moth balls in your obs.
That must be one of the earliest early Orions ever! 4:30am subs?
Bit confused at the lack of signal in your Rho pic. What did you stop the lens down to? f11?
That must be one of the earliest early Orions ever! 4:30am subs?
Bit confused at the lack of signal in your Rho pic. What did you stop the lens down to? f11?
Thanks Pete. About 3:00am onwards. Gets pretty high very quickly up there.
Yeah I'm a bit bummed about that one. I stopped it only two stops. It probably doesn't have enough aperture to start with. In all the years I've had a go at Rho it's always come short of expectations somehow.
Oh well, one day I'll burn it out with the hyperstar to teach the ophiuchans some manners.
I've decided I hate Rho. 
...I just observe, eat and drink when I am there 
you just need more training and you'll get better at multi tasking. 
Talk to Louie. He runs workshops in Padstow. Just sayin' 
I stopped it only two stops. It probably doesn't have enough aperture to start with. In all the years I've had a go at Rho it's always come short of expectations somehow.
