CCD vs Film? Lots of time vs no patience? Alright, this is your place to discuss all the astrophotography what's and what's not. You can discuss about techniques, accessories, cameras, whatever....just make sure you also post some nice photos here too!
Sivakis
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by Sivakis » Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:03 am
Lagoon Nebula
Modded 1000D / 55-250mm lens @ 250
43 x 1.3 sec
iso 1600
Nothing to shout about... but I'm very happy to capture nebula!!
antares2063
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by antares2063 » Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:11 am
nice..your window is facing a very good direction..
I miss the place where stars shine bright, to gaze upwards in awe of the sight
PETER LOO
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by PETER LOO » Fri Jun 20, 2014 7:07 am
Nice M8, thanks for sharing, keep coming
Sivakis
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by Sivakis » Fri Jun 20, 2014 8:56 am
Thanks Peter and antares! Still learning
Hope for clear skies on Sat!
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by Gary » Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:59 pm
Nice nebulosity!
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DarthCryder
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by DarthCryder » Fri Jun 20, 2014 7:26 pm
maybe i try shooting this tmr, hehe...
Sivakis
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by Sivakis » Fri Jun 20, 2014 8:42 pm
Thanks Gary and Darth! Yeah it's not too hard to shoot this. Trifid is a bit harder for me
Sivakis
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by Sivakis » Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:58 pm
Re-visiting Omega Centauri.
First time shooting through my AT66ED
1sec x 50 subs, ISO 800 (trying lower ISO):
kimo
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by kimo » Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:48 pm
nice image. did you tried camera lens?
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by Airconvent » Sun Jun 29, 2014 12:32 am
Good effort Sivakis. The "Omega" is one of my favourite objects !
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