M27 First of the Season

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

First off the rank this season with the Dumbbell.

I wasn't going to use the 550d yet, but the temp dropped so fast in the early hours of this morning I thought I may as well see how she performs. (this model will only take acceptable images when the temp is below 10C)

1 1/2 hours of 5min subs, Canon 550d and ED80.
Unfortunately I forgot to switch the camera over to Raw after taking some happy snaps of the mount earlier in the evening. grrrrr

The temp ended up getting down to 2C. The first taste of Winter.
If you're heading up to Astrofest, bring yer woolies with you.

[Martin Pugh]

Well, I would be chuffed to bits if I got that image out of my 550D.

Very well done JJ.

Martin

[Screwdriverone (Chris)]

Very nice JJJ,

Whats causing the flaring on the stars at the top? Blue shifted somehow?

Seems the 550D is a thermonuclear reactor like my 1000D, only plays nice when its frozen....

Still, like Martin said....envy inducing photo.

Cheers

Chris

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I've probably over cooked the image Chris. Trying to pull too many rabbits out of the hat when it's a one bunny Jpeg show. LOL

Thanks Martin. It's a contrary camera alright. But now we're heading back into the cooler weather, I'll be giving her a good work out. Gotta love Live View.

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Nice one JJ! Lovely colour ... you should be happy with that! Maybe turn the oven down a notch though

Cheers, Marcus