Eta Last Night

[gbeal]

In an effort to keep pace with Mikes self abuse, (where he wecams with a non driven dob), I decided to try the Mewlon on some DSO's. Now at f12, it is a challenge, to put it mildly.
Looks like a focal reducer is required, and while I thought I had this covered, not quite, it wouldn't reach focus as I had it set up. Never mind.
Nikon D100, four separate exposures totalling about 13 minutes, at ISO1250. Stacked etc in Photoshop.
Maybe when I get my B&W CCD, the focal reducer and Mewlon will come into it's own.
Keep at it.
Gary

[iceman (Mike)]

Awesome shot Gary! Eta is a lovely target.
Are you planning to do LRGB filter imaging with your B&W?

[rumples riot]

Nice shot Gary, love the star bursts on the larger stars.

[gbeal]

Thanks Guys,
yes the B&W will necessitate LRGB, but primarily I want to return to Ha.
The starbursts are from the 3 vane spider.
Gary

[Robby]

Gary, I'm out shooting the Blue Planetary tonight. Have a go as well. Easy to fid east of Crux.
Might try M83 if my eyes will allow me that late, then perhaps Jupiter if the seeing settles. Crap at the moment..
Isn't wireless networking great allowing me to surf Iceinspace while the Star-Mate does all the work, plus a few extra credits as usual.
Cheers

[tornado33]

Hi there.
Heres a pic of Eta with a Meade Cometracker 6inch F3.6 Schmidt Newtonian, and EOS 300D camera, in quite badly light pollouted skies in suburban Newcastle.

[ving (David)]

see ice! now go chase dsos!
nice shot!

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

woowoo. way ta go guys. I'm glad someones getting some fun done.