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15-09-2005, 07:49 PM
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still trying
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hunter Valley
Posts: 513
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New Member Intro: And an image
Hi Everyone
Why wasn't I told!!  This Forum is one year old and I only stumbled on it by accident last night!!
My name is Tony Hitchcock. I'm from the Hunter Valley in NSW. I've been a keen amatuer for nearly 20 years and have recently got involved in astrophotography. I am keen to share with others of a similar ilk. My equipment consists of a Meade LXD55 10" Schmidt Newtonian and a Canon 300D. I originally used a Canon G2 for my astro work, but its been relgated since I've had my DSLR.
To those that know me from other forums, 
To get things started, here is a recent image of M16.
114x30sec unguided exposures at ISO1600, Prime focus of the SN10.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/itchysas...alwebThumb.jpg
Comments most welcome.
Please feel free to visit my website and perhaps sign the guestbook.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/itchysastro/index.htm
I look forward to lots of discussion!
Cheers
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15-09-2005, 08:00 PM
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The Glenfallus
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
Posts: 2,702
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Welcome Tony, and thanks for the beautiful image. You'll spend many an hour on this site!
The Hunter isn't too far from the Central Coast...you should join us at Kulnura for the next new moon viewing night on 3 October. You'll be welcomed by a nice bunch of people who share the same passion as you.
I'd be interested to see your Newtonian scope.....all of the regulars have dobs / SCs, with the odd refractor. I've never tried a Newt!
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15-09-2005, 08:08 PM
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Planet photographer
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Bundaberg
Posts: 8,819
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G'day mate! Welcome to the forum...Better late than never, that you found us hey?
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15-09-2005, 08:08 PM
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Moderator
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 26,639
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I'm speechless,
All I can say is - that's stunning.
Welcome Tony to the forum.
Your going to have fun here.
RB
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15-09-2005, 08:17 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Oz
Posts: 1,098
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Hello and welcome Itchy 
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15-09-2005, 08:17 PM
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AS&T Editor
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 352
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Tony,
Good to see you here. I've enjoyed the pics you've posted on the ASNSW's list.
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15-09-2005, 08:25 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sale, VIC
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15-09-2005, 08:26 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Launceston Tasmania
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Nice image Itchy, is the 300D unmodified??
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15-09-2005, 08:33 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Posts: 4,116
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Howdy Itchy, bummer, I didnt realise you didnt know about Ice In Space, if I did I would have let u know.
great image by the way too
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15-09-2005, 08:34 PM
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still trying
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hunter Valley
Posts: 513
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by acropolite
Nice image Itchy, is the 300D unmodified??
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Yes, it is stock standard. I bought an extended warranty with it and there is no way I'm touching it until that expires (another year). Even then I am very reluctant. 
cheers
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15-09-2005, 08:46 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,151
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Welcome Tony and all I can say about your M16 shot is 
Louie 
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15-09-2005, 08:54 PM
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lots of eyes on you!
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Launceston Tasmania
Posts: 7,381
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welcome, boy this site got some great astro photographers already and it has just got one more. woo hoo
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15-09-2005, 09:17 PM
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avandonk
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,786
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Very very nice pictures.Are you living in a dark sky zone?I would assume the Hunter Valley would qualify.
And welcome,only just got here myself.
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15-09-2005, 09:22 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 1,079
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Love your work Itchy...! Stunning 
It just goes to show it's not the length of the exposure, but the total time of exposure!! This has been discussed on a few threads here. Some of us 300D/10D/20D users go for long long exposure and just do a couple, while some of us go for short few minute exposures. But I've never seem someone do so many 30s shots!! All methods produce great images for a similar amount of exposure time. Thanks for your (unwittingly) contribution to this discussion!
Cheers
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15-09-2005, 09:35 PM
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AS&T Editor
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Itchy,
I know your comet-47 Tucanae image was taken at this year's South Pacific Star Party (and thanks for responding to my request at that time). Have the rest of the gallery images been taken from the Hunter?
I spent a weekend in the Hunter this time last year (in the midst of the wineries...) and the night sky was delightful.
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15-09-2005, 09:36 PM
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still trying
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hunter Valley
Posts: 513
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Originally Posted by tornado33
Howdy Itchy, bummer, I didnt realise you didnt know about Ice In Space, if I did I would have let u know.
great image by the way too |
No Problem Scott. It's amazing that I haven't heard about it from others. Anyhow, I'm here now.
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15-09-2005, 09:39 PM
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Brave Sir Robin
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Warrnambool,Victoria
Posts: 489
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Corker of an image Itchy.Love it.Welcome aboard.
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15-09-2005, 09:41 PM
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still trying
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hunter Valley
Posts: 513
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Originally Posted by avandonk
Very very nice pictures.Are you living in a dark sky zone?I would assume the Hunter Valley would qualify.
And welcome,only just got here myself.
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I'm on the outskirts of the Maitland area. The front of my house is in suburbia, but my backyard is more like semi rural and not too bad (at least to the North anyway). I wouldn't call it a dark site, but it is much better than most.
cheers
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15-09-2005, 09:42 PM
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6EQUJ5
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 3,663
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welcome Itchy, as I said over at Cloudy Nights as well , love your work
looks like Ice in Space has been below the radar screen of many ASNSW folk
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15-09-2005, 09:50 PM
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AS&T Editor
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Seeker,
I know of several ASNSW members who view this site as a "guest". I've e-mailed some highlighting this facility as a great example of active participation. No doubt more will take the plunge and sign on in time.
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