And a 253 from me as well - 2008-10-24

[[1ponders]]

Not taken from Cambroon but close, my place at Coolabine.

7 images @ 6 min ISO800, modded 20D, ED80 & WO 0.8 FR. ICNR. Aligned and stacked in IP and post processing in PS. Could have used a bit more focal length me thinks. :P Might have to try it with the 8"SCT and a 6.3 next time.

Enjoy.

[dcalleja]

It looks quite 3D - just hanging there. I know some people prefer closeups but I like the widefield views as well

[Craig_L]

Very nice Paul. There's a cluster, NGC258 I think, nearby which you can probably squeeze in as well.

[[1ponders]]

That would be a nice shot Craig. I'll give it a go next time, NGC253 and NGC288

[Matty P]

Nice image Paul. More Focal Length would've been nice but a very nice image otherwise.

I was just wondering what software you are using that allows you to view the FOV of your imaging setup?

Well done. :)

[jjjnettie]

Nice:thumbsup:

[[1ponders]]

Thanks Matty and Jeanette.

Matty, most planetarium software should let you set up fields of view to superimpose over the sky charts. In this case I've used The Sky 6. You can also get useful information from The New Astronomy Press websites CCD Calculator. (http://www.newastro.com/book_new/camera_app.php)

[strongmanmike]

Ah what the heck..another 253, love'em all, amazing how everyone is a bit different, nice!

Mike

[Hagar]

Very Nice Paul...... That must be all of us shot one of this target. What are we going to do next?

[AlexN]

Doug - Not me :) Waiting till I get everything running 100% smooth, then going to take it on at 1700mm :)

Paul - Im on the waiting list for TV Guider :) Fantastic stuff! :)

[acropolite]

Very nice Paul, a bit more image scale would be nice, I have to agree with Dan it looks quite 3D.:thumbsup:

[peeb61]

Great Paul, Captured just right, a nice wide field with lots of detail....after all it is the season for 253's!

Paul

[Octane]

Paul,

Fabulous! :)

Regards,
Humayun