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Old 16-05-2016, 08:12 PM
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Carina - First proper attempt at astrophotography

Camera - Nikon D3000
Lens - Nikon 55-300 @ 300mm 5.6 3200
Mount - Star Adventurer

I decided to go for one of the larger objects for my first attempt. I got about 25 Lights at 20s each and then 20 dark, bias and flats.

I found it quite difficult to get the camera balanced while it was on a severe angle so I think I need to add a bit more to the counterweight. I was probably out of focus and alignment a bit too.

I had two goes at processing it in Photoshop. The second has a lot more noise but is a bit brighter. In the end I am really happy with it, considering about a month ago I didn't even know it was possible to photograph anything in space unless you are NASA!

Here is the link to the stacked TIF if anyone feels like having a look.
Any advice/opinions/criticism would be great! Cheers.
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Old 16-05-2016, 09:04 PM
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it is a fab little mount luke!
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Old 17-05-2016, 10:01 AM
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great start luke!
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Old 17-05-2016, 11:39 AM
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Good start Luke. Yes, definite star trailing.
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Old 17-05-2016, 11:42 AM
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Great stuff Luke. there is definitely something about taking your own images which makes you appreciate these objects as real and tangible. i look forward to more of your shots
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