Woo hooo M42 - Single shot

[PeterEde]

Missed the conjunction but Orion was high and bright.
Minimal processing and cropping.

[wasyoungonce]

Well done Peter

what was that...~180s ISO 400?

[PeterEde]

20 sec I still have to figure out my remote timer for longer
1600ISO
I think I could have gone longer.
At least I know how to find SCP now All set for tomorrow

[Camelopardalis]

Wow, that's 20 seconds?! Nice one Peter!

[raymo]

Good result Peter, did you have the in camera noise reduction turned off?
raymo

[PeterEde]

Thanks guys
Good question Raymo. I can't remember if I had it on or not.
I think it was off or it would take minutes before I got a preview.

Managed to find Octantis so I should be able to fine tune my alignment. But I think it was pretty good for this shot. 20 secs and no discernible movement. Well not to my thoughts. I guess that'll change as I get more learnered :)

[wasyoungonce]

yep, try to reduce subs to ~60s and take multiple and stack them with DSS. Probably for M42 no need to go longer...depends on ISO etc.:thumbsup:

[raymo]

It would have only have taken 20 secs to get your preview; the same
length of time as your exposure.
raymo

[PeterEde]

I'll give it another shot in the morning or a new target tonight clouds willing

[Rex]

Nice one Peter. Pretty good for 20 sec mate.