I am deep into a mosaic project. I have gotten 4 panels of it so far. The Ha
of this mosaic is what I am showing here. I have colour data for the first 4 panels although I think I will reshoot a few of them as they were a bit too heavily moon affected.
Proline 16803, Astrodon 5nm Ha filter using a Pentax 67 75m F4.5 lens autoguided on top of an AP1600 at my dark site. Good seeing but a part moon. I hand focus the lens.
I found it very interesting that there is such a large Ha area around Rho Ophiuchi which doesn't show up normally and also that large nebula above it. I am not 100% sure but I think its Gum 14 which I also have an AP Honders image of.
Planning on getting a Samyang 135mm F/2 but still need to get a new counter weight shaft so that I can balance my mount with such a light weight on the scope end
Planning on getting a Samyang 135mm F/2 but still need to get a new counter weight shaft so that I can balance my mount with such a light weight on the scope end
You've given me a nice reference image however.
I have the Samyang 135 2 on my bucket list. From what I read and have seen its an excellent lens. But being a Samyang I would buy from a store with a good return policy.
Planning on getting a Samyang 135mm F/2 but still need to get a new counter weight shaft so that I can balance my mount with such a light weight on the scope end
You've given me a nice reference image however.
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Originally Posted by RobF
This is inspiring stuff Greg. Seems to be going great so far!
Thanks Rob! I am not sure how many panels I will end up taking. I am taking this piggybacked to my CDK17 on an AP1600 at my observatory so I can't get totally all the way down to the horizon although I was surprised I was picking up some landscape early on the evening so perhaps wider than I think.
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Originally Posted by DavidTrap
Nice work Greg - a definite bucket list image I'd like to make!
DT
Thanks David. Widefield Milky Way shots make a lot of sense for us in Australia as most of the world does not really get to see the whole of the Milky Way.
I can recognize many old favourites, but there are also many fascinating bits that I don't recognize, including what looks like a large supernova remnant at bottom centre.
Looks great! There is so much going on in the MWG. One day when I get a permanent obsy and more imaging time, I may start exploring less familiar corners of our galaxy.
Thanks for that. I intend to extend it next new moon.
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Originally Posted by RickS
Very cool, Greg!
Cheers Rick.
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Originally Posted by graham.hobart
that is superb Greg
graz
Thanks Graham. Not bad for a $125 telescope eh? (the Pentax 67 75mm lens cost me something like that).
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Originally Posted by marc4darkskies
That's excellent Greg! Get the colour right and this will be a killer image!
Yes the colour will be more difficult. I need to reshoot a couple of subs and extend it more.
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Originally Posted by Placidus
That's manificent, Greg !
I can recognize many old favourites, but there are also many fascinating bits that I don't recognize, including what looks like a large supernova remnant at bottom centre.
A gorgeous image.
Yes I thought the same thing. I have seen that feature before in other widefield Milky Way shots I have done. I don't know what it is. I may take a closer up shot of it next new moon.
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Originally Posted by Octane
That is seriously awesome. Classic framing, too.
I had no idea there was that much hydrogen around the Blue Horsehead, too. Wow!
Well done!
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I was surprised by that as well. Ha makes the Milky Way look very violent I think.
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
Wow, what a vista Greg, nice work, looking forward to seeing what you finish up with ....look out Troy and Rogelio
Mike
Hehe thanks Mike.
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Originally Posted by Slawomir
Looks great! There is so much going on in the MWG. One day when I get a permanent obsy and more imaging time, I may start exploring less familiar corners of our galaxy.
There seems to be endless imaging targets when you see it widefield like that.
Nice work there Greg! Yes, there is loads of Ha around Zeta, Rho and other crew. The Sharpless Ha stuff Sh2-1, Sh2-27 (Zeta Ophiuchi big red blob), Sh2-9 (next to M4 globular). And the big loop around the head of Scorpius - they have shown up on my DSLR Ha work - and you have it in this image. Looks awesome in a wide context against the Milky Way. Love the composition - you just squeezed in the great red blob (zeta) which is very important. I cannot believe that the zeta nebula hasn't been nailed before as a target. Anyone? Awesome work
Nice work there Greg! Yes, there is loads of Ha around Zeta, Rho and other crew. The Sharpless Ha stuff Sh2-1, Sh2-27 (Zeta Ophiuchi big red blob), Sh2-9 (next to M4 globular). And the big loop around the head of Scorpius - they have shown up on my DSLR Ha work - and you have it in this image. Looks awesome in a wide context against the Milky Way. Love the composition - you just squeezed in the great red blob (zeta) which is very important. I cannot believe that the zeta nebula hasn't been nailed before as a target. Anyone? Awesome work
Thanks very much Troy and thanks for the explanation of those items. Yes I did see these turning up in your recent Sagittarius and Rho mosaic, lovely work, I am an admirer.
