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Crappy first astro shot · 06:49 PM

I really need to learn how to stack and process. But hey, it's *something*. My first ever attempt at tracked long exposure.

joodiespost · 01-02-2010, 07:13 PM

great capture!

Adam · 01-02-2010, 07:17 PM

That's not even close to crappy! Great capture- those bright stars look stunning.

**kiwi_jono** · 01-02-2010, 07:22 PM

Wow! Thats cool. I wouldn't even know where to start to get a shot like that.

pingflood · 01-02-2010, 07:25 PM

Thanks guys -- I really need to get more data in the image though, the horsehead and the flame are way too faint. Brand new at this stuff so hopefully will get a little better.

I am amazed that my mount can track for 4 minutes at 300mm unguided without problems...

sebberry · 01-02-2010, 08:29 PM

Our sky is an amazing place!

pingflood · 01-02-2010, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by sebberry

Our sky is an amazing place!

That it is.

I dragged the 8" reflector outside earlier this evening and just sat and admired all the "stuff" near the Orion nebula...

PentX Girl · 01-03-2010, 04:10 PM

Great capture...just sparkles

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pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169 Original Poster	Originally posted by sebberry Our sky is an amazing place! That it is. I dragged the 8" reflector outside earlier this evening and just sat and admired all the "stuff" near the Orion nebula...

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