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tornado33
28-03-2012, 03:53 PM
Hi all
Here are my other 2 images I got from my aunt's place on the southern edge of Gloucester.

Vela SNR area. 9x10 mins ISO400, UV/IR filter, 300mm f2.8 lens from Bert @f3.5 with external aperature stop. Modded 350D.
Larger version here (http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/Scott/velasnr9x10minsiso400uvir300mmf3.5m od350dgloucester3smst.jpg) I seem to have picked up some interstellar dust as well as gaseous emission.

Finished the night with Eta Carina, as above but only 2x10 mins.
Larger version here (http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/Scott/etacar2x10mins2x60secuvir300mmf3.5m od350dgloucester.jpg)

Conditions just about perfect for imaging, though some star twinkling so seeing may not have been great with a dry SW change coming through but ok for short FL imaging. Such a pleasure looking up and seeing such a dark sky.
Scott

TrevorW
28-03-2012, 04:34 PM
Thanks for sharing Scott, the focus and colour appear to be a bit soft but you have captured plenty of detail

Ross G
29-03-2012, 04:12 PM
Two very good photos Scott.


Ross.