Eta C with Sky-90 and 40D

[Omaroo]

Another reasonable weekend for imaging was had by members of the MAS. I gathered a few more images with the new 40D on the Sky-90. I'm rapidly becoming fond of its particular FOV. This one is of Eta Carinae, the perennial fave.

Better versions...

Medium resolution: http://www.macastro.org.au/home/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=123&g2_itemId=4790&g2_imageViewsIndex=3

Full resolution: http://www.macastro.org.au/home/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=123&g2_itemId=4790&g2_imageViewsIndex=4

Thanks for looking! :hi:

[h0ughy]

nice focus and field of view Chris - Canon forever Eh?

[Omaroo]

LOL! Jeez David!

Yes... I lIKE the camera already! :lol: I have to say that unmodded it's still a corker. Combined with the f/4.5 optics it rips! :thumbsup:

[Hagar]

Very nice Chris, Huge field of view. Looking good.

[TrevorW]

Good FOV focus etc with good detail showing

[CoolhandJo]

Nice sharp stars. Very nice..

[dugnsuz]

Very nice Chris - love that flat Tak FOV, beautiful!
Re the 40D - get it modded asap!!
All the best
Doug

[Omaroo]

Thanks so much Doug, Doug, Trevor and Paul :)

Doug - I'm finding it hard to decide whether to modify the 40D or not. I like colour, but no more than I like nebulous luminance. Hmm... maybe a second camera (5D or something) should be procured to satisfy the unmodded self, and the 40D should go off to the chop shop for an op. :question:

[multiweb]

Nice shot. That's one huge field. Nice colors and great balance between the starfield and the nebulosity. Just right. :thumbsup:

[Omaroo]

Thanks Marc :)

Yep - the old star/nebulosity balance question. I personally prefer more whispy stuff to dotty, but I think that in this widefield context this ratio is OK too. Thanks for the comment! :thumbsup:

[Octane]

Chris,

Excellent! So happy to see you finally get that Sky90 singing.

Still needs more tweaking?

H

[Lester]

Very nice image Chris, your set-up is performing well.

[Omaroo]

Thanks Lester :)

Humayun - thanks also. Yes, The Sky-90 is coming along fine I think. I've yet to do some serious star testing and final collimation, but that's become secondary to simply getting out there and using it. I'm delighted to be able to use an f/4.5 scope of any kind, and in this regard I consider the Sky-90 to be my poor man's FSQ-85 for the moment. An FSQ-106 will be on my agenda for later this year, but until then at least I can go out and have some fun again. :thumbsup:

[gregbradley]

The FSQ106 is a hard scope to beat for all-round imaging ability and flexibility. Especially the reducer which is an optical marvel.

Greg.

[telecasterguru]

Chris,

Nicely put together image.

Frank

[Moon]

Except it's a Sky 90
Anyhow, like everyone already said, the amazing FOV made me do a double take - nice one :thumbsup: