First pic

[sejanus]

First ever pic through a telescope! :camera: . just pointed it at the most obvious target and did a single frame 30secs @ iso3200 with 5D and 80ED. I don't have the thingo to do longer than 30secs but will grab one during the week for the next time.

Found out that focussing was a mugs game, I just took a rough guess by looking at rear lcd screen, next time I think I'll use laptop to check focus before starting.

I'd like to do some mega widefields wiith my camera lenses now I have eq6 working but still waiting on the bits to arrive.

http://www.gavincato.com/tmp/IMG_4232.jpg

[davidpretorius]

that is very nice. well done.

got to be wrapped in that for your first!

congrats

[RB]

Great first image Gav, well done.

How did the ED80 handle the 5D?

You can even do a few 30 sec frames and stack them in PS using layers until you get the Remote cable release.

Congrats and looking forward to more.

[sejanus]

cheers david

andrew - the only thing that concerns me is on the full rez file i can see a significant drop in sharpness at the outer edges of the frame

[dugnsuz]

That is excellent.
Great colour from the ED80 and amazing lack of noise for iso3200!
Now, get stacking!!!!!
Well done.
Doug

[RB]

mmmm I was expecting that on the FF body but it's ok to crop out the outer frame and still end up with a great pic.
It's not as noticeable when using the APC size bodies but the 5D has great low noise characteristics.

[Astroman]

beaut shot, well done.

[Ric]

Fantastic first shot :thumbsup:

Looking forward to seeing more.

Cheers

[spacezebra]

Excellent capture for a first pic - well done.

Cheers Petra

[atalas]

Congrats on your firsrt shot and It's quite good as well.

[ballaratdragons]

That's your first Astro pic!!!! :eyepop:

Boy, are we in for some great shots from you!!!!!

[sejanus]

cheers guys

[tornado33]

Well done, a great first image
Scott