M42 from last night

[peter_4059]

Last night I set up for another longer exposure RGB attempt at M42 with the DSI. Unfortunately the clouds did not cooperate so I only managed to get the Red and Blue channels. I spent a bit of time drift aligning this time but didn't get it perfect. Here's the red channel 40x15sec exposures.

I also had my first attempt at a piggyback shot of M42 with the 400D. 1x30sec ISO800. Focus was pretty quick and dirty and some star trails. I don't have a remote so this was shot using the 10 sec self timer but quite satisfying for a first try.

Comments/help welcomed.

[Ric]

Very nice Peter, the close up of the beak as I call it looks great.

I find this area of M42 one of the real fascinating parts.

Cheers

[duncan]

Well done Peter. It is a steep learning curve and can be frustrating at times.
Just ask me,LOL:lol:
Cheers,
Duncan:thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Nice work Peter, you've captured some nice detail on the hi-res shot. Where did you find the hole in the clouds though? LOL.

Dennis

[edwardsdj]

It's great that you've resolved the trapezium :)

That wide-field shot is great for a first attempt :)

[peter_4059]

Thanks for the comments. I'm really looking forward to some clear nights again. Setting up all this gear just to have the clouds come rolling in is very frustrating.

[multiweb]

Very nice close up mate. Well done.