My Astrophotography Progress (in random order)

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!
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DarthCryder
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Orion Nebula shot on 14/1/15.

cam:d800e
lens:200mm at f4
total 8 frames for 120sec at iso3200

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Nice shot of Comet Lovejoy! Have never taken photo of a comet before...but then again, I have given up astrophotography long ago..no patience.. glad to see you have the talent and the patience :)
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Eta Carina Nebula shot on 16/4/15 with a roughly aligned Astrotrac.

cam:d800e
lens:180mm(DX) at f3.5
total 40 frames for 520sec at iso 800, 1600, 3200 & 6400

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Shot with a Nikon 85mm/f1.4 lens on a D800E at Changi Beach Park on 25/7/2015.

Stacks of 20 light frames at f2.0, ISO3200 at focal length 127mm(DX mode), total exposure 500secs.

Andromeda, M31
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Awesome super shot! [smilie=embarrassed.gif]
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this morning eclipse
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50mins before sunrise, lagoon nebula & trifid nebula(1 take)
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Love the passing plane shot!
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Great shot of plane and eclipse.
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1st time joined RCJ to Mersing lat weekend...

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Thanks for sharing.. I can see that the Horsehead is quite dim. No wonder we were not able to find it on the 18" that night inspite lots of tips from Alvin, The Great Red Spot !
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