Simple technique example for beginners.

[raymo]

There has been a dearth of posts here lately, so I am showing again an image
of most of the Eta Carina nebula that I posted here many yrs ago, with the idea that beginners can see what can be done using basic technique, and a scope on an equatorial mount.
Canon 1100D unmodded, SW HEQ5 mount [ the mount make and model is actually irrelevant, as any model that can carry an 8" scope will suffice], 8" SW f/5 Newtonian.
Single frame 90secs, unguided, JPEG, ISO 1600, in camera noise reduction enabled, slight colour saturation, sharpen, and downsize in Irfanview freeware.

I hope the mods won't mind my posting this again.

[PaulSthcoast (Paul)]

Raymo.

Thanks for sharing this one.

I always enjoy your pictures, as they provide inspiration
for imaging at my current level.

Your daily posts with pics from the past were great.

Ever thought of doing that again ?

Paul.

[raymo]

Cheers Paul, We are not supposed to post items that have been previously posted, but the mods kindly allowed me to do just that, but I can't do it again.
I hope this one encourages someone to give it a go. I hope this one was posted long enough ago that they won't mind it being here again. When you think about it most of the people who viewed it last time will have moved on
a while ago.
raymo

[leon]

Yep, you are right Ramyo, the most basic well set up equipment can produce some acceptable images, as you have demonstrated, one does not need mega complicated set-up's.

Nice Eta by the way.

Leon

[Startrek (Martin)]

Raymo,
Thanks for posting
This is exactly how I started AP thanks to your advice back in 2017 !!!!!!
I started with a 6” f6 GSO newt , HEQ5 mount and Canon 600D unmodded
I still use the 6” f6 GSO newt , Paul South Coast has my HEQ5 mount and I still use the Canon 600D for polar alignment and a bit of planetary imaging

I have modelled my progression in this hobby from yourself ,Alex and others on IIS over the years

Thanks again for posting

Cheers
Martin

[Sunfish (Ray)]

Hard to beat that colour with an DSLR and reflector.

[raymo]

Cheers fellas; a bit sad, we had five days with no posts here.
raymo

[Startrek (Martin)]

Originally Posted by raymo

Cheers fellas; a bit sad, we had five days with no posts here.
raymo

Cloudy weather in Vic and NSW ??

[raymo]

I never thought about that; its been awful here too, not that I image any more.
raymo

[xelasnave]

Good on you Raymo offering encouragement and to keeping the pot boiling, that is very decent of you.

Excellent image to boot ...and please never hesitate to post your work and details of equipment etc it is priceless for folk starting out... there is little risk of it being repetative for folk seeing it for the first time.My son-in-law just bought a scope and just trying to explain the very basics made me realise just how mysterious the game is for a new comer and how we tend to perhaps forget how it was when we started out... anyways please keep up the good work and know your efforts are greatly appreciated by many more than express such here.
Alex