Getting Longer Exposures

[wmzaphod]

Hi Guys, I've got the scope aligned a bit better now (been a struggle :)).

Here are a couple from tonight.....

Can't remember what this nebula was called sorry...:(

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2630535459_0a5c6ee446_b.jpg

And my good old faithful.....eta car.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2142/2631355274_c47a452088_b.jpg

I am generally happier with these pics - alot less movement and alot more detail. :)

[iceman]

Nice work Peter. The first one is M8 -the Lagoon Nebula.

Are they single exposures? What length of exposure? What camera settings?

[wmzaphod]

Thanks Iceman,

They are both single exposures. 80 sec (although I did manage some 2 minute exposures with very little movement tonight :)) ISO 800, canon 20D, prime focus through a skywatcher 80 ED.

Cheers,

Peter

[Tandum]

For single exposures they look great to me peter. Star colour is terrific, keep it up.

[wmzaphod]

Thanks Robin . :)