Lagoon to Swan & Belt of Orion

[multiweb]

Here are my last two Ha panels from Ilford. Same rig, QHY9 - SMC Pentax-M 100mm lens stopped two down.

Only 9x10min for Orion and I reckon half of that was in the twilight so a little on the noisy side. Sagittarius is also 9x10min but it's way higher and a lot brighter.

I've got a bigger Orion here (http://www.astropic.net/astro/OrionBelt_ha_100mm_HD.jpg)[1.75MB] and a bigger Sagittarius field here (http://www.astropic.net/astro/SAG_ha_100mm_HD.jpg)[1.9MB].

That's it for the Ha. Now for some color. :)

[Ross G]

Great looking monochrome photos Marc.

These are your best from the Wiruna trip.

Love the Orion photo.


Ross.

[RickS]

I love the big wide fields, Marc! Looking forward to the colour versions...

[multiweb]

Thanks mate. THe sagittarius cloud is my fav. I did a 150mm lens mosaic (https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=6930D3AD12D5044C&id=6930D3AD12D5044C%21863#cid=6930D 3AD12D5044C&id=6930D3AD12D5044C%211269&v=3)of it a while ago. Great Ha area.


Thanks Rick. :thumbsup: No color for these but I have close ups I was shooting in color with the 8" at the same time.

[White Rabbit]

Lovely shots mark. I'll have to the the lens adapter for my camera and give it this wide field stuff a shot.

:thumbsup:

[multiweb]

Thanks Sandy. :thumbsup: There are heaps of various models on eBay. Most lenses have to be stopped down 1 or 2 stops. If they're heavy a set of tube rings in front will take off the weight. Focus by the number then stick a bit of electrical tape on the side of the lens so focus doesn't move. There's really no focus shift with short FL lenses. Very negligible. For dew, crack a 'hotties (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/40-Pairs-80-HOTTIES-Hand-Warmers-Bonus-Body-Warmer-Heat-Pack-Fuel-Gloves-Heater-/151012911228)' heat pack, wrap it in a sock and cover the lens. No power required and that will last you all night.

[astronobob]

Looking fantastic Marc, lots of potential for the added color @ both great targets for widefield :thumbsup:

[multiweb]

Thanks Bob, :thumbsup: Got some colour here (https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y2pPXPEw2KFw0kco8dB0jr2PbhUhv9zkVVl GS9GaLS1r2ICMmH8DuaBKFpWTQhlIgAPLI6 _Z3x7aP1UHdgpEMCF2nYg1MuJX89PNDqPpH 1WuH8/M8_M16_rgb_ff.jpg?psid=1)from one I cooked earlier. :)