My old M42 captured in Taiwan

LT_Ng · #1 23-12-2005, 02:25 AM

Hi All,

Most of you may know me via my planetary images posted in forum. In fact, I love deep sky film imaging more than planet webcam imaging. But the sky condition in HK is so poor to have quality images. So as to have a good shooting on DSO, we need to go abroad. Taiwan is one of the place I frequently went there for DS film imaging.

Attached please find an old image of the great Orion nebula taken at the mountain top in Taiwan in the X'mas holiday of 2001. That is a single shot taken with 6" F5 Newtonian + Celestron coma corrector + Kodak E200 slide for 45 minutes. Very simple processing with Level, Curve and Brightness/Contrast in PS.

I think that is a right time to greet you in this coming X'mas season with this Orion.

Merry X'mas and Happy New Year.

Best seasons,

LT

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #2 23-12-2005, 02:33 AM

That is an excellent pic William. Thank you for posting it!

Merry Christmas to you and keep up the great Astrophotography. I enjoy seeing your pics.

fringe_dweller · #3 23-12-2005, 02:44 AM

Wild!

that running man looks alive!!! scary! like the gingerbreadman from the storytales/shrek2 running at you in 3D, E200 is a very nice film
Very warm and christmassy shot William

well chosen
Merry Christmas!

iceman (Mike) · #4 23-12-2005, 06:06 AM

45 minutes!

What mount was it on?

atalas · #5 23-12-2005, 07:24 AM

Nice shot LT ! and all the best for Christmas and the New Year dude !

h0ughy (David) · #6 23-12-2005, 07:36 AM

Many thanks for sharing that wonderful shot with us William!

Hope you have clear skies for christmas and the new year!

acropolite (Phil) · #7 23-12-2005, 09:07 AM

Very Nice shot William, doubly so considering it was shot on film. Must look awesome at full resolution. Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year....

Striker (Tony) · #8 23-12-2005, 09:57 AM

Great work William..

[1ponders] (Paul) · #9 23-12-2005, 10:01 AM

Excellent shot William.

Your skill in both planetary and DSO imaging continues to amaze me.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.

(Sya says give "Barbara a hug for me")

Dennis · #10 23-12-2005, 11:22 AM

Hello, William

Another alchemist at heart! I too love the way film captures the beauty of fine objects such as M42. The "Running Man" nebula is very prominent in your photo too - great job.

Cheers

Dennis

TidaLpHasE · #11 23-12-2005, 02:56 PM

Awsome image of the Orion Neb, and exposed on film for 45 minutes

Gee us digital guys have a lot to learn about imaging.

Thanks for posting it