First pic with new camera 47 tuc

[Terry B]

Dear All
Well it cleared enough to have a go with my new 40D last night. I imaged through high cloud and a full moon. I felt that 47tuc was a reasonable choice considering the moon.
I was very happy with the result. The sensor is vastly bigger than my CCD camera and the single shot colour makes things much easier.
The image is a stack of 9 x 5 min exposures with darks and flats etc taken through my VC200l guided with my Q-guider on an EQ6
I haven't done any post processing apart from a log stretch. No sharpening etc.
I'm sure I will enjoy this new camera.

[Ric]

That's a lovely first image Terry, well done.

It's a very sharp and detailed image and nice clarity right into the core.

Cheers

[Mark]

Great shot. :thumbsup:

I'm keen to see more 40D stuff as my 40D hasn't been near the scope for several weeks.

Also, I love a good glob.

Mark

[xelasnave]

Well Terry you have to be pleased with that... So much rain here I would be happy to take shots in the Moonlight... I think you will be very happy with your new camera ..
alex

[Garyh]

looks a beauty Terry! :thumbsup: can you post a bigger pic?
A 40D would defiantly be on my wish list!
cheers

[Terry B]

As requested. This is still binned 3x3 compared to the original image.
I'm away for the next few days so hopefully it will be clear with less moon next Thursday:D

[Alchemy]

hot shot ,.... did you use a reducer or shot at f9
ive heard the 40d is way more sensitive than the 350 or 400d ... true or false?

[Garyh]

Thanks Terry!
Very nice! Well guided and a great first image with your new toy!!
cheers Gary...:thumbsup:

[Lee]

Very nice image..... nice pinpoint stars, great colours too.... :thumbsup:

[Terry B]

I don't own a reducer so it is at prime focus. Can't answer re the sensitivity as I haven't ever used any other digital SLR. It is not as sensitive as my CCD but I wouldn't really expect it to be. There is a review at http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/eos40d/test.htm and this does compare sensitivities with various cameras.

[Tamtarn]

Nice depth of sharpness, pinpoint stars well into core.

Thats a good image with a new toy Terry :thumbsup:

[Outbackmanyep]

Nice work Terry! Now all we have to do is sort out the guiding with the 14" and you're in business!
Cheers! :thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

Nice terry looks like you will be having a lot of fun using that new camera