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Old 20-02-2007, 09:44 AM
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Attempted Astrophotography

After seeing what is possible with some of the amazing images kicking around Ice In Space I've decided to have a bit of a go. These aren't very good, in fact crappy is a better description but, there is enough there to have me thinking about things for the next attempt.

-Milky Way- By now I had realised the shutter was causing the el-cheapo tripod to vibrate and had retracted the legs to reduce the flex and was now lying on the ground. Nikon D200 with 17mm lens. ISO 2600. Three 30sec multi-exposures at F3.5 with the High ISO NR turned on.

-Eta carinae- Much the same as above except with the 200mm lens at F2.8. I think with the extra weight of the lens, the whole thing would rock for a few seconds after the shutter was released as the dodgy tripod legs flexed.

-M2- First attempt. Can only get better from here.

Thanks for taking the time to check out my feeble efforts and would really appreciate any advise offered.

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Old 20-02-2007, 09:51 AM
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That's a great start Deeno, much better than when I first started.

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Old 20-02-2007, 11:34 AM
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Great start, on your way!
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Old 20-02-2007, 01:21 PM
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gee, i haven't got anything DSO, cos it is tooooo hard...so well done!


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Old 20-02-2007, 01:53 PM
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great start deano!!!

i think you'll find its M42 though..
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Old 20-02-2007, 04:10 PM
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The Carina area shot in particular came out well. Tracking is the go for longer exposures and higher magnification imaging
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Old 20-02-2007, 04:57 PM
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Great start Deano, your on your way.

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