M42. Well l did try

[mick pinner]

it was looking good last night so l quickly set up some new gear for my first imaging session in what seems like months because it probably is. within 10 min you guessed it, wind and persistant cloud.
ln 2 hours l managed to get 1 unobscured shot although it does give me an idea of the scopes fov.
1 x 4min w/ Megrez 90 w/ 0.8 reducer and Baader UHC-S.
Canon 50D @ iso 800
Losmandy G11
Maybe tonight will bring a full session.

[Kevnool (Kev)]

You did try and its great Mick even the running man is in there ,In my eyes theres nothing wrong with that...Merry xmas Mick...cheers Kev.

[mick pinner]

thanks Kev, and a ho ho ho to you.

[multiweb (Marc)]

I think it's an exceptional shot. Stars are very tight. You just need more subs and integration time.That'll be a ripper

[mick pinner]

more subs/less cloud, todays looking good so far.

[dcalleja]

Yes - maybe Bintel has a cloud filter. A good image and a great FOV

Merry Christmas

[Hagar (Doug)]

Originally Posted by mick pinner

it was looking good last night so l quickly set up some new gear for my first imaging session in what seems like months because it probably is. within 10 min you guessed it, wind and persistant cloud.
ln 2 hours l managed to get 1 unobscured shot although it does give me an idea of the scopes fov.
1 x 4min w/ Megrez 90 w/ 0.8 reducer and Baader UHC-S.
Canon 50D @ iso 800
Losmandy G11
Maybe tonight will bring a full session.

May well be only one image but you have captured a lot of detail and I think there is still more you can pull out of this. Your setup looks like it will be a great imaging setup.
Better luck next time.

[gbeal]

I agree with all them above Mick. In years gone by this would be outstanding. Given the circumstances it is stunning, hang in there.
Gary

[Lester]

As others have said = very nice image Mick.