First Picture

[Jeffkop (Jeff)]

Hi to all again

A few days ago I posted a thread in the equipment forum asking about drift alignment. This process has had me head scratching since I got this telescope about 7 weeks ago. One member pvelez, Peter from Sydney replied with a link that has made it all so clear ... Thanks bucket-loads again Pete. So last night being the best night weve had up here in a month I set to and succesfully did this drift alignment. OK I still have some drift for sure, but I am I think 9 parts of the way there to sorting it. So for anyone interested and especially for Pete, here is an image I took last night using a 2 min exposure on my 40D. I think its something around the Taratula Nebula. Im new to the skies as well. One thing I have learnt is .. The universe does not give up its secrets easily.
Thanks again for all the help
Jeff

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Hi Jeff,
Nice first image - yes that's the Tarantula Nebula bang in the middle of the frame!
I've got a 40D too - nice cameras eh!? (check out my gallery below to see some pics taken with the camera)
Please let us know more details about the image - scope, mount, camera settings etc.

You'll get loads of great, helpful advise at IIS - welcome.
Doug

[Tamtarn]

That's a good start for your first image Jeff.

Some good info can also be found by reading replies on images in Deep Space. As Doug said you have a nice camera to start off with.

David