Scorpius Widefield

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Scorpius Widefield

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Almost forgot that I took this widefield target on the recent Mersing trip. I just left the setup in it's "auto" mode, which actually mean the camera was just clicking away while tracking on the GPD mount, while I was busy with the other imaging system. A lots of wasted shots as a result due to passing clouds, but still managed to gather sufficient subs for this final assemblage.

Imaged with: Vixen GPD, Modified Canon 350D, Canon 24-105mm EFL @ 28mm, F5.6, 16x3min @ ISO800
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Amazing shot!
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Beautiful! [smilie=good-job.gif]
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wow...a family portrait of all the nice objects at the Galactic Centre! Good one Kelvin. :)
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Nice shot. [smilie=admire.gif]
Is this taken at Mersing?
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beginner wrote:Nice shot. [smilie=admire.gif]
Is this taken at Mersing?
Hi, yes it's taken at Mersing.
This part of the sky will be in its full glory by May to June under Mersing's sky!
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Hi folks, here is another widefield shot, of Crux & Eta Carina. Again it's affected by severe gradient from clouds and light pollution from Mersing town.

Vixen GPD, modified Canon 350D. Canon 50mmEF lens @ F4, 5x5min @ ISO800
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Still beautiful despite the light pollution! Thanks for sharing!
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