Prawn in Mariana Sauce

[Toddylamo (Harry)]

It really is quite amazing what you can get in a single night with an F/2 scope. When I started shooting this region, I knew there was quite a bit of Ha around there but I wasn't expecting to find this much. I did admittedly did push this image quite far, but I am still happy with the result.

500 x 60s, 120 Gain, -10c
Bortle 6, New Moon

ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Samyang 135mm F/2, Optolong L-Enhance, Wedged Nexstar Evolution Mount.

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[Kuz]

Awesome capture Harry. I have been looking at the 135 samyang for a while I think this has just made my up to purchase one now. Pretty well priced as well

[leon]

Nice one Harry and an excellent result, like it very much.

Leon

[Toddylamo (Harry)]

Originally Posted by Kuz

Awesome capture Harry. I have been looking at the 135 samyang for a while I think this has just made my up to purchase one now. Pretty well priced as well

I’m glad my shot convinced you of a purchase. Beware of its quirks though, especially regarding tilt. I would buy from a good vendor where you know you can return the lens, even if it’s not the best price. Also, buy the best T2 adapter you can. I have the crappy ZWO one and I still struggle with getting round stars corner to corner. I’ve heard good things about the geoptik one.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Yeah its a good result Harry, nice job

As you say a large amount of Ionised gasses, everywhere!

There is a bit of Coma around the edges, was the lens used wide open at F2, or did you stop it down?

Mike

[Toddylamo (Harry)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yeah its a good result Harry, nice job

As you say a large amount of Ionised gasses, everywhere!

There is a bit of Coma around the edges, was the lens used wide open at F2, or did you stop it down?

Mike

Wide open, so it’s hard to control for the coma. I’ve been struggling to fine tune the corners of the lens. I had it perfect but I lost it when setting up.

[MortonH]

Don't you mean marinara sauce?