Orion Nebula 27/03/2014

[Delpheo]

Hi all,

I've been testing out my new astrophotography setup lately, so thought I'd have a go at the easy targets. Definitely pushing the weight limit of the mount, but still 'workable'. The total luggage I had to carry came down to 3 bags, which wasn't really that heavy if you slinged everything. I think the pic was pretty decent, or maybe that's because I'm still in the beginner stage hahaha

Taken from my open area beside my void deck

Camera: Unmodified EOS 60d
Telescope: Orion ST80
Mount: Vixen Polarie
Filter: Astronomik CLS-CCD

1136 x 8 sec lights, ISO 1000, f5.0, 640mm
Stacked in DSS and processed in lightroom 3

https://www.flickr.com/photos/116403887 ... otostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/116403887 ... otostream/

[beginner]

Delpheo,

Salute you man!
You pushing the limit. Mounting a medium size telescope on Polarie.
Nice photo too.

[antares2063]

amazing way of mounting scope on the Polarie...pei fu !

[Gary]

Already awesome results during the testing stage! Good job!