tornado33
14-05-2012, 04:21 PM
Was windy but very dark and chilly last night, perfect for widefield with the 50mm f1.8 lens.
Crux area, 50mm f5.6, 3x10 mins ISO400
Full size version here
http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/Scott/crux3x10minsiso400astronomikuvir350 d50mmf5.6x14deg.jpg
Centaurus area, 2x10 mins f5.6.
full size here
http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/Scott/centaurus2x10minsiso400astronomikuv irmod350d50mmf5.614deg.jpg
Both shots used an astronomik UV/IR filter in front of lens. Modded 350D hand guided.
To get pin sharpstars I took test pics at f1.8 till stars were pinpoint then stopped down. I also guided as accurately as if I was imaging with the 6 inch scope.
Scott
Crux area, 50mm f5.6, 3x10 mins ISO400
Full size version here
http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/Scott/crux3x10minsiso400astronomikuvir350 d50mmf5.6x14deg.jpg
Centaurus area, 2x10 mins f5.6.
full size here
http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/Scott/centaurus2x10minsiso400astronomikuv irmod350d50mmf5.614deg.jpg
Both shots used an astronomik UV/IR filter in front of lens. Modded 350D hand guided.
To get pin sharpstars I took test pics at f1.8 till stars were pinpoint then stopped down. I also guided as accurately as if I was imaging with the 6 inch scope.
Scott