Prawn in Mariana Sauce

[Toddylamo]

It really is quite amazing what you can get in a single night with an F/2 scope. When I started shooting this region, I knew there was quite a bit of Ha around there but I wasn't expecting to find this much. I did admittedly did push this image quite far, but I am still happy with the result.

500 x 60s, 120 Gain, -10c
Bortle 6, New Moon

ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Samyang 135mm F/2, Optolong L-Enhance, Wedged Nexstar Evolution Mount.

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[Kuz]

Awesome capture Harry. I have been looking at the 135 samyang for a while I think this has just made my up to purchase one now. Pretty well priced as well:thumbsup:

[leon]

Nice one Harry and an excellent result, like it very much.

Leon

[Toddylamo]

I’m glad my shot convinced you of a purchase. Beware of its quirks though, especially regarding tilt. I would buy from a good vendor where you know you can return the lens, even if it’s not the best price. Also, buy the best T2 adapter you can. I have the crappy ZWO one and I still struggle with getting round stars corner to corner. I’ve heard good things about the geoptik one.

[strongmanmike]

Yeah its a good result Harry, nice job :thumbsup:

As you say a large amount of Ionised gasses, everywhere!

There is a bit of Coma around the edges, was the lens used wide open at F2, or did you stop it down?

Mike

[Toddylamo]

Wide open, so it’s hard to control for the coma. I’ve been struggling to fine tune the corners of the lens. I had it perfect but I lost it when setting up.

[MortonH]

Don't you mean marinara sauce? ;)