12 Day Old Moon and Nunki

[Matty P (Matt)]

Captured this on Wednesday night (13/8/08) while I was focusing the camera. I was surprised to find Nunki (Sigma Sagittarii) in the frame so I decided to capture a few images. The seeing was terrible so I had to increase the ISO speed so I could use a higher shutter speed.

C8 f/6.3 and Canon 450D. 1/600sec at ISO 800.

Thanks for looking.

[Quark (Trevor)]

Nice image Matty, how long have you had the 450D and how do you find it for astrophotography, particularly deep sky?

Regards
Trevor

[Matty P (Matt)]

Originally Posted by Quark

Nice image Matty, how long have you had the 450D and how do you find it for astrophotography, particularly deep sky?

Regards
Trevor

Thanks Trevor,

I have had my 450D for just over 4 months now and I absolutely love it. It is a great performer especially for deep sky photography. If you like, have a look at my website for some images I have taken with it.

Are you thinking about getting one for astrophotography?

[Quark (Trevor)]

Just had a look at your website Matty, nice work.

Yes I am thinking about a 450D for astrophotography, but I would also want to use it for terrestial work.

Is your 450D standard or modified. I would be more than satisfied with the standard of image you are producing.

If thats what can be produced with C8 then a 450D should work well on my 16" F4.5

Regards
Trevor

[Matty P (Matt)]

Originally Posted by Quark

If thats what can be produced with C8 then a 450D should work well on my 16" F4.5

I'm looking forward to it Trevor.

[alphajuno (Dave)]

Something about that shot is very captivating. I think it's the contrast between the limb and the rest of the Moon. I like Nunki too (an alignment star lately). Thanks!!!

[Ric]

A nice capture Matt, Nunki looks great beside the Moon.