Most of LMC

[avandonk]

Finally had a two hour window last night of no Moon and no cloud.
LMC 6X330sec ISO800,Hutech Nebula Filter,noise removed in Photoshop,stacked with Registar.It doesn't have the beautiful detail that Tornado's fine picture has but gives a wider view.Taken with Canon 300mm at F2.8 piggybacked and autoguided.

http://users.bigpond.net.au/avandonk/LMC_1.jpg

So enjoy looking at all the fuzzies.

Bert

[Moonman (Michael)]

Nice

[RB (Andrew)]

Oh wow Bert, that's terrific.

So guys, give Bert a couple of hours and he'll give you the Universe.

Well done.

[Striker (Tony)]

That's really nice Bert.

I am starting to really enjoy and appreciate widefield shots.

Well done

[atalas]

I love It bert looks 3D ! nice work

[ving (David)]

OMG!
that shot is awsome! if it wasnt so big id shove it straight on my desk top here at work!

[tornado33]

Hi
Wow that is a beautiful image, suc h a good lens, so sharp right to the edges. Well done!
Scott

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Ditto to Scott. That's a great image Bert. I'd love to see that done up as a BIG poster

[acropolite (Phil)]

Fantastic work Bert.

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

Wonderful image.

[avandonk]

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

Ditto to Scott. That's a great image Bert. I'd love to see that done up as a BIG poster

I am going to make a mosaic to get the whole LMC.The final JPG of this image is
5.2M. from a 24M TIFF.We can then think about printing at poster size.All I need is Moonless and cloudless clear nights.

Bert

[Itchy]

Very nice Bert
Remind me about your camera. Is it modified?

Cheers

[avandonk]

Originally Posted by Itchy

Very nice Bert
Remind me about your camera. Is it modified?

Cheers

No it is a stock 20D.I am seriously thinking of getting a Hutech modified Canon 20D.Would really like a modified 5D,but they are not available just yet.
The nice thing about the modified cameras is they are four times more sensitive at H Alpha.

Bert

[rowena]

Bert, What lens did u use on the camera??
That is a georgous pic!!!

[avandonk]

Originally Posted by rowena

Bert, What lens did u use on the camera??
That is a georgous pic!!!

It is a Canon 300mm F2.8 L on a Canon 20D.Here is a pic of the rig again.

Bert

[Striker (Tony)]

Bert....when did you say it was for sale....cheap

Beautiful lense....it's only just out of my reach by about $5000...lol

[rowena]

another quick question.... where did you buy your eyepeice extension for the camera from? also does it magnify your view or is it an extender only? If it is the magnifer how do u find it compared to looking through the normal view finder? Im looking at getting one myself!

[avandonk]

It's called a Canon Angle Finder C.It has two magnifications 1.25 and 2.5.I find it invaluable for focusing (x2.5).I used to use a stepping motor ( See picture) for focusing the lens.This involved taking a series of short exposures and seeing where focus was.Then it was a simple matter to go back as the focus position is known.Of course the Angle Finder C works with any lens or telescope.It also saves on neck strain etc as it can be rotated.

Bert
The Angle Finder C from here
http://shop.centre.net.au/index.html...5CX&it=product
.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

MMMMMMMM....Canon 300mm L series...aaaaggghhhh (ala homer simpson). Beautiful setup Bert.

[ving (David)]

Originally Posted by avandonk

I am going to make a mosaic to get the whole LMC.The final JPG of this image is
5.2M. from a 24M TIFF.We can then think about printing at poster size.All I need is Moonless and cloudless clear nights.

Bert

moonless cloudles? pretty rare these days
still... cant wait to see it