First post, first pic ...

[marc4darkskies]

Hi all!

Just want to share my first ever astrophoto (albeit after my third attempt at processing) - "Tarantula nebula and surrounds". Hope you enjoy.

http://www.pbase.com/gailmarc/image/75147453

You can see the full scale version by selecting "original" at the bottom of the page (2.3M). The stars are as much a feature of this image as the nebula and worth a closer look.

Cheers,
Marcus

[iceman]

Hi marcus.

:welcome: to IIS!
Unfortunately it seems pbase is timing out for me, but I look forward to checking out your images soon!

[matt]

Very nice, Marcus.

Welcome to IIS:welcome:
The best astro website you'll find anywhere, by an absolute mile!!!

Plenty of members and lots of helpful advice.

[EzyStyles]

Welcome to IIS Marcus. Can't view your pics but im sure they are good.

[RB]

Welcome Marcus to IIS.

Wow what a great first image, well done.
How are you finding the TOA 150/EM400 setup?

:)

[EzyStyles]

ok the link works now! woww. first image? are you sure your not Brad or Michael in disguise? that pic is surely up there.

[DobDobDob]

Hi and welcome Marcus. Like Mike, an hour ago Pbase timed out for me also, however this time I tried again and despite the page taking around 1 full minute or slightly longer, it did make it this time and the image is stunning. I'm sure you will be happy in this forum :thumbsup:

[Ric]

Hi Marcus and welcome to IIS.
That is a stunning first images you have done very well. I look forward to seeing more.

Cheers

[iceman]

Wow, that is a spectacular image.
Hope to see more from you.

[Striker]

Great setup and image Marcus.

it's hard for me to look at that setup.

I just had to cancel my order for the TOA150 67 flattener on AP900 mount with the STL11000M for personal reasons.....dam

[sheeny]

Very impressive Marcus!

Al.

[marc4darkskies]

Thanks everyone! :thanks:

It's good to be here too! This looks like a great site and forum - especially being Aussie made :thumbsup: Well done Iceman!

Cheers,
Marcus

[rogerg]

Nice shot, great equipment, I look forward to seeing more pic's from you over time :thumbsup:

[ving]

hi marcus!
welcome aboard. :)

top shot :thumbsup:

[Rigel003]

Wow! That's a stunning image. Looking forward to seeing lots more.
You're certainly starting at the top end in terms of equipment.

[spearo]

Welcome to IIS Marcus

What a setup to start astroimaging with! And Great shot for a first!
I'm still trying to get close to that level!
frank