Carina Nebula 19 Feb 2012

[mswhin63 (Malcolm)]

Hi All,

Last night I learn't a bit more about my camera and decided to concentrate on getting the custom white-balance correct. It only took 30 minute but the result in my opinion are surprising.

Larger image - https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...42692208643122

As a result the Darks and flats worked well resulting in the best image I have ever taken. To say I am happy is an understatement . It may not compare to some other AP'ers on this forum but what to expect from an unmodified DSLR. I didn't take as many lights as in the past either.

Specs:
Canon 45D unmodified
20 x 120 Second 800 ISO Lights
17 Darks
20 Flats
20 Bias
TS80 / 480 F6 Triplet.

I think the next step in resolving is a bit of Coma on the edges. I may need to look at my focuser strength.

[Shark Bait (Stu)]

Thank you for posting this image. Very nice!

I got to see the Carina Nebula properly for the first time under dark skies last Saturday night, 18th Feb. It was a spectacular sight with no filters and just got better with the OIII filter. I had to pan around the nebula to get an idea of its visual extents.

At some point in the future I would like to get into AP but for the time being will have to enjoy the images posted by IIS members.

[Ross G]

A very good photo Malcolm.

Nice colour and excellent quality.

Ross.

[mswhin63 (Malcolm)]

Thanks Ross and Stu, I have been a happy camper since getting the guiding sorted. The next step is the light pollution.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Beautiful field and colors. Nicely done.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I love the colours from an unmodded camera.
Great image.