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StutzJr
02-01-2015, 12:22 AM
I am currently trying to learn how to take projection shots but I must admit I am pretty much a beginner in all aspects of the task.
Camera settings, astrophotographic considerations, projection focusing - all these challenges are new to me.
Here's a link to the 4 best images I was able to obtain tonight - https://imgur.com/a/sI2qV
My setup is as follows:
Skywatcher 6" dob
GSO 10:1 crayford focuser
2" 50 mm extension tube
2" to 1.25" adapter
Bintel superview 40mm 1.25" projection eyepiece
Canon EOS 400D with T-ring

hope I didn't forget anything

I will admit the images have some issues. What I would like to know is, based on what I have uploaded, what are the biggest limitations I have at this point* - and more importantly - can I expect much better without any major changes to my setup?
*what would you say are the largest issue(s) evident from my images?
focus?
other optical factors?
mount stability?
camera settings (ie. exposure time, iso setting, ?)
atmospheric conditions?
something else?

p.s. these images were taken with an ISO setting of 200 and exposure time 1/80

Thanks for any suggestions

doppler
02-01-2015, 09:27 AM
Looks like you have a bit of camera shake. You need to use a remote shutter release (or you can use the timer delay function on your camera) You could also try a higher iso and shutter speed, anything over 1/500 sec should improve things a bit.

Rick

StutzJr
02-01-2015, 11:02 AM
Forgot to mention that I was using a remote shutter cable. Thanks for the tip, I will try the shorter exposure time and see how it goes. I was trying to get the longest exposure that would give a valid histogram but i hadn't tried increasing the ISO.
Not sure how I will handle dimmer targets. Once I am happy I can consistently take reasonable moon shots I want to try jupiter or saturn when convenient. (Would have liked to have the 30 mm projection EP instead of the 40 mm but there was none in stock at the time). Ultimately I'd like to see if I can get a picture of orion nebula but I think I may have better luck sans scope with a zoom lens on the camera and a sturdy tripod mount.
I don't intend on going deciding on any future scope / mount upgrades until I feel I have exhausted the capability of my current 6" dob.