[AstroFest] Eta Carina Nebula with a small scope

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Originally Posted by Camelopardalis

Might give the filter a go at some point then How much exposure time should I be looking to add?

At least a factor of 4, possibly 10. It's not really meant for photography but visual use. It only lets through about 10% of light. Be interesting to see what it does but I think it will be too harsh. That's if you can get enough light in the first place.

[Camelopardalis (Dunk)]

Ah OK thanks Kevin...not sure I'll be able to get that sort of exposure time for a while

Would it be wildly different if I had my camera modded?

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Originally Posted by Camelopardalis

Would it be wildly different if I had my camera modded?

It would help some, but that filter is extremely narrow. Not really designed for imaging.

If you want a filter for imaging in one shot, consider the Astronomik UHC-E, Baader Semi-Apo or Idas LPS filters.

[Camelopardalis (Dunk)]

Ah OK thanks, will out them on my list for Santa