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AstroAdz
29-11-2015, 01:22 PM
this is one of my first attempts at M42 from last year
Single 13 sec exposure ISO 6400
f5 Sky-Watcher 6inch Newt
EQ-3 w/ Motor Drive
Canon EOS 550D Processed RAW in Lr and Ps

Thanks for looking :thumbsup: :lol:

RickS
29-11-2015, 02:23 PM
That's a good start, Adam! M42 is actually a pretty difficult object.

Cimitar
30-11-2015, 09:54 PM
Hi Adam,

That's a great first shot :thumbsup: . You've achieved good dynamic range across the image and the core isn't overexposed, I like that.

For your next attempt you could rotate the camera, reframe, and you might be able to squeeze NGC 1977 in as well (Running Man Nebula) :)

Cheers, Evan

AstroAdz
02-12-2015, 11:56 AM
Thanks RickS and Evan :thumbsup: I managed this dodgy attempt with bad PA around the same time but I'm very keen to have a crack with my 8inch this summer with much rounder stars..