1st image after 2yr break

[zipdrive]

Hi people :hi:
I haven't touched my scope for 2years.. decided to gather all the bits and pieces in the backyard last weekend. It took me a night to setup the gear and another night to re-learn how to use it..
At my new house I counted 4 street lamps visible above the fence line. I must get me one of those filters, it looks like they are quite affordable now..

anyway, for my 1st attempt in 2 years I chose the helix nebula...

here it is anyhow, nothing spectacular though..
20 x 180sec ISO800 canon 350d, EQ6, F5 newtonian etc..etc

http://members.iinet.net.au/~dahn/img/gallery/nebula/ngc7293/ngc7293_800x600.jpg

[iceman]

Excellent way to get back into it Dave, a damn fine image!

Well done.

[allan gould]

Excellet shot, welcome back to the dark side

[Garyh]

A great come back image Dave ! :thumbsup:

[Ric]

Hi Dave, for your 1st image in two years it's a damn fine effort

Very nice indeed

[ballaratdragons]

That is terrific!!! :thumbsup:

Can't even tell you had a break from it at all. Top stuff.

[robin]

Mate if that was my 1st attempt in 2 years or 1st attempt ever, I'd be cracking open the moet! Great shot.