First pic with new camera 47 tuc

[Terry B]

Dear All
Well it cleared enough to have a go with my new 40D last night. I imaged through high cloud and a full moon. I felt that 47tuc was a reasonable choice considering the moon.
I was very happy with the result. The sensor is vastly bigger than my CCD camera and the single shot colour makes things much easier.
The image is a stack of 9 x 5 min exposures with darks and flats etc taken through my VC200l guided with my Q-guider on an EQ6
I haven't done any post processing apart from a log stretch. No sharpening etc.
I'm sure I will enjoy this new camera.

[Ric]

That's a lovely first image Terry, well done.

It's a very sharp and detailed image and nice clarity right into the core.

Cheers

[Mark]

Great shot.

I'm keen to see more 40D stuff as my 40D hasn't been near the scope for several weeks.

Also, I love a good glob.

Mark

[xelasnave]

Well Terry you have to be pleased with that... So much rain here I would be happy to take shots in the Moonlight... I think you will be very happy with your new camera ..
alex

[Garyh]

looks a beauty Terry! can you post a bigger pic?
A 40D would defiantly be on my wish list!
cheers

[Terry B]

Originally Posted by Garyh

looks a beauty Terry! can you post a bigger pic?
A 40D would defiantly be on my wish list!
cheers

As requested. This is still binned 3x3 compared to the original image.
I'm away for the next few days so hopefully it will be clear with less moon next Thursday

[Alchemy (Clive)]

hot shot ,.... did you use a reducer or shot at f9
ive heard the 40d is way more sensitive than the 350 or 400d ... true or false?

[Garyh]

Thanks Terry!
Very nice! Well guided and a great first image with your new toy!!
cheers Gary...

Originally Posted by Terry B

As requested. This is still binned 3x3 compared to the original image.
I'm away for the next few days so hopefully it will be clear with less moon next Thursday

[Lee]

Very nice image..... nice pinpoint stars, great colours too....

[Terry B]

Originally Posted by Alchemy

hot shot ,.... did you use a reducer or shot at f9
ive heard the 40d is way more sensitive than the 350 or 400d ... true or false?

I don't own a reducer so it is at prime focus. Can't answer re the sensitivity as I haven't ever used any other digital SLR. It is not as sensitive as my CCD but I wouldn't really expect it to be. There is a review at http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/eos40d/test.htm and this does compare sensitivities with various cameras.

[Tamtarn]

Nice depth of sharpness, pinpoint stars well into core.

Thats a good image with a new toy Terry

[Outbackmanyep]

Nice work Terry! Now all we have to do is sort out the guiding with the 14" and you're in business!
Cheers!

[h0ughy (David)]

Nice terry looks like you will be having a lot of fun using that new camera