More Astrophotography

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More Astrophotography

Postby Big V on Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:30 am

Well getting spoilt this week, 2 excellent nights of imaging. Here are a few from last night. Canon 30D on the 20 inch scope.
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Re: More Astrophotography

Postby blacknstormy on Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:34 am

Amazing BigV - I know I'm glad you are getting clear skies, because it means that I get to see your fantastic photos :)
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Re: More Astrophotography

Postby shakey on Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:52 am

As always...outstanding images
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Postby Big V on Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:13 am

Thanks, it is a bonus to get skies like this at thistime of the year, normally due to hot weather you cant image because the sky is too turbulent. That is why I have to take advantage of it:)
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Re: More Astrophotography

Postby Alpha_7 on Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:14 am

Awesome images, can I ask in the last one what are the two lines coming from the bottom of the frame up ?

Almost looks like... the jetstream from a plane ?
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Postby Big V on Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:16 pm

Aplha, there is a very bright star just outside of the frame and the light from this is spreading across the image and is made worse because some one dropped the secondary mirror last week (the holder and mirror weighs 8 kg)and put a chip in it which adds to the problem but life goes on.
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Re: More Astrophotography

Postby colin_12 on Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:03 pm

These shots are great.
You reckon you could take some shots of your set up for us? Or give a link to where you have some.
We only have a cheap little 150mm scope so can't really see this stuff.
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Re: More Astrophotography

Postby Travy on Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:32 pm

WOW.. :D

I don't know what else to say!
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Re: More Astrophotography

Postby fozzie on Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:38 pm

Virgs - I can cover my impressions in one word 'wicked' :up:

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Re: More Astrophotography

Postby zafra52 on Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:20 pm

Truly magnificent photography! I am jealous you have access to such a treat.
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