M16

Raymond · #1 21-07-2005, 01:10 AM

Dear all,

This is the 1st capture of M16 by me and my astro friend Petming, using TEC140 F7 refractor on top of EM200-Temma2 mount.

We were lucky to have about 2 weeks of clear nights in early July broken by 2/3 nights in-between. Lots of opportunity to try out various astro equipments.

8 images of 5 minutes each at ISO800 taken by unmodified Canon 350D.

http://www.astrofarm.net/dbphoto/loadimg.php?id=5559
(Big file 940 x 705 px at 269K)

Raymond, Hong Kong.

fringe_dweller · #2 21-07-2005, 01:21 AM

Raymond, Magnificent! Nice and deep, can see the pillars beautifully :-)))
Kearn

iceman (Mike) · #3 21-07-2005, 06:29 AM

Stunning shot Raymond, lovely and clear.

gaa_ian (Ian) · #4 21-07-2005, 06:40 AM

I love the depth of that shot Raymond, a real "being there" feeling !

Striker (Tony) · #5 21-07-2005, 06:47 AM

Nice shot Raymond...impresive.

Robby · #6 21-07-2005, 08:51 AM

Great shot Raymond! All the way from Hong Kong! Looks the same from down here

Raymond · #7 21-07-2005, 11:41 AM

Dear all,

Thanks for the comments.

The sky was exceptionally transparent and clear for 2 weeks. The images were taken under Mag 4 plus sky but there are some strong street lights in the public car park very nearby.

Clear skies to all !

Raymond

atalas · #8 21-07-2005, 04:15 PM

Nice shot of M16 Raymond !

Louie