Scorpius with the Nifty Fifty

[N1 (Mirko)]

Last week, during our monthly DSO viewing session. A good hour on my favorite constellation. Thought I might try the ol' EF50 with a front mounted astro filter using a step down ring. Let's just say that arrangement came with a host of issues, but it worked for its intended purpose, a snap to take home.


26x180s

6D, EF50II, IDAS LPD1, Skyguider.

[xelasnave]

Beautiful..I am working on one at 25600 ISO but I don't like my chances.
Alex

[AstroViking (Steve)]

Very nice! The dark of the dust clouds contrasts really well with the red of the nebulae. Makes me think of a furnace with a glowing fire inside it.

Cheers,
V

[JA]

That's a SUPER image Mirko ....and given its quality, I think, really belongs in the Main (Deep Space) forum
It too is one of my favourites and I really like how you've framed it with the Milky Way Arm vertical.

Best
JA

[N1 (Mirko)]

Thanks guys for your kind words. I'm reasonably happy with the dark nebulosity and how the MW appears to glow from behind it; stars less so. I'll revisit this area with a bigger effort and different equipment in the future.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Awesome colors.

[Nikolas (Nik)]

A great angle and perspective with great colour nicely done!

[Dave882 (David)]

Wow what a beautiful shot! Well done!!

[Kuz]

Top effort Dave, such a top looking capture , just love the red nebula piecing through the milky way .