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Originally Posted by TheoP
I managed a few images recently in the Flinders Ranges. I still have a few lessons to learn but I will get there eventually...
Images taken with Canon 600D with iOptron SkyTracker:
- M31 taken with a Canon EFS 18-135 at 135mm at f/5.6 and ISO-3200. M42. 4 x 180s lights and 3 darks.
- M42 taken with a Canon EFS 18-135 at 135mm at f/5.6 and ISO-3200. M42. 3 x 180s lights and 3 darks.
- Sagitarius taken with a "nifty fifty" (Canon EF 50mm) at f/2.0 and ISO-400. 13 x 60s and 4 darks.
I must confess, I like the SkyTracker, its very easy to use and fast to polar align. I use a laser / bracket to align and get it done accurately in a few minutes. I have not yet used the polar finder, its not great. Also, the battery compartment is a very tight fit and in future I will probably use an external battery pack. |
Good Job Theo,
any chance of a picture of your laser/bracket setup?
all the best
Paul
