First post and first photo (M20) with Canon 550D

[LucasB]

Hey there astronomers,

AstroAussie here with my first post and photo (woo-hoo!).It is of M20 taken on 3/7/2011 from Altona North in Melbourne.
Here are some details:

Scope : Saxon ED100 F/9
Camera: Canon 550D
Guidescope : GSO 50mm F/3.5 with Orion Starshoot
Filter : IDAS LP2
Software : Backyard EOS, Cartes du Ciel, PHD, EQMOD, Photoshop
7 x 8 min Subs
Darks, flats and Bias used

Feel free to make comments and give feedback!
Clear skies!
AstroAussie

[Ross G]

Hi Lucas,

Welcome.

That is a very good photo.
Sharp, good detail and nice colours.
Your tracking looks good also.

What mount are you using?

Ross.

[LucasB]

Thanks for the reply Ross. Using the NEQ6 Pro.
Regards,
Lucas

[atalas]

Congrats on your first ! far far better than my first,very nice.

[renormalised]

Hi Lucas, and welcome to IIS:)

Nice shot:)

[CoolhandJo]

Great start!

[John Hothersall]

Welcome and what an entry, very good reflection nebula caught and Triffid has a good shape to it.

John.

[LucasB]

Thank you to all that have looked at and commented on my photo so far(especially John, DrPaul, Carl, Louie and Ross G) - really appreciate it! Feel free to offer any tips you may have regarding aquisition , processing etc.. as I am certainly looking to grow my skills and your experienced advice will certainly help me in this endeavour.
I know at F/9 with an LP filter I need to capture a lot of data at longer exposures so hopefully clear skies ahead.
Thanks again for the welcome into the community!
Cheers,
Lucas

PS - got the numbers the wrong way around - it was 8 x 7min subs!