Yet more COOLabine

[acropolite]

Widefield from the Ponderosa last weekend, unfortunately the fog and high level thin cloud was rolling in as I shot this hence the skyglow from the south. Thanks to paul for the use of his mount and expertise.

Single image 3 mins @ F4, 70-200 F4L @70mm, no darks or flats just ICNR

This was the last image before packing up.

[h0ughy]

Well Phil, what is the inner sanctum like? Nice image for a quick snap.

[acropolite]

I've been to Ponderland a couple of times now, it's a very nice spot, I was particularly impressed by the night noises, all kinds of birds and frogs. We won't mention the Hilton Observatory, talk about comfort, although not a single Paris in sight.

We were dogged with cloud most of the night, all but a couple of my images had that light gradient from the high cloud, plus I had the lens set far too wide.

[[1ponders]]

I'm glad you got something for your work Phil. We'll try to do a bit better with the weather next time. :cloudy:

It would be an interesting widefield shot for me from your latitude. Being able image the LMC from your place must be a treat. I'll try to get down there before you move up here;)

[acropolite]

Airfares are cheap, especially if you book well in advance.

We have some mountains 30 (mt Barrow) and 45 minutes away (Ben Lomond) both around 5000 feet, I suspect the imaging from the tops, particularly Ben Lomond, would be fantastic

Btw my last return to BrisVegas was under $300.

I have a few of the smc that are better but still way too wide, I was too focusses on getting focussed.

[RB]

Hey great to see you imaging again Phil !
Nice capture mate.
I assume you used the 5D MkII?

Oh how I'd love to visit the Ponderosa one day. :(

[acropolite]

Yes the 5DII, I didn't put in much of an effort mostly a social visit between jobs for the kids in Brisbane.

It's well worth a visit to the Ponderosa, the sky is dark, enough coffee, tea and chock chip cookies to give you a caffeine headache and good company.

jjj also provided a very tasty Pasta meal, something I wasn't expecting.

As I said airfares are cheap (keep an eye on Jetstar) if you book fare enough in advance, perhaps we could organise a Mod's fly in weekend sometime.

[jjjnettie]

Twas lovely to catch up with you again Phil.

[[1ponders]]

A mod's fly in weekend. Now that would be an event LOL

[acropolite]

Make it an annual event different place each year!!

[[1ponders]]

You do know where h0ughy lives don't you :lol:

Oh sorry, you meant some different dark site each year, not different mod spot :P

[h0ughy]

hey thats not fair:P

[[1ponders]]

:lol: well you know how it is Dave. I can see the glow from around your place through the Brissie glow ;)

[h0ughy]

:(