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Old 14-05-2012, 04:21 PM
tornado33
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Widefield Crux and Centaurus

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.co...f5.6x14deg.jpg

Centaurus area, 2x10 mins f5.6.
full size here
http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.co...mf5.614deg.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
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