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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: doug on Mar 20, 2011, 09:13:59

Title: Backyard Orion
Post by: doug on Mar 20, 2011, 09:13:59
     Again, taken with my SonyA380 last night from the back yard.  Terrible light and orange reflections from the neighbours house, but........ f5.6  20 sec exposure at ISO 400, for the technically minded.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5542523428_4d6fae9ca7.jpg)  

    I`ll have a go from Kelling, if the weather is kind.

    Doug.
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: Carole on Mar 20, 2011, 09:17:30
Very nice Doug, Rigel is just peeping through the branches, you got that just right.  What were the capture settings and was it hand held?

Carole
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: doug on Mar 20, 2011, 09:21:02
See my modified post, please, Carole.  Doug.
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Mar 20, 2011, 09:21:58
I like that, the building and tree gives it some perspective.

Chris
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: doug on Mar 20, 2011, 09:23:42
Thanks, Chris; I do try.  Rose says I`m very trying.......

Doug.
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: PhilB on Mar 21, 2011, 06:36:26
That's very nice, Doug.
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: Mike on Mar 21, 2011, 09:13:48
Very nice Doug.
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: RobertM on Mar 21, 2011, 10:08:14
Nice capture Doug.  Shows the contrast between the light pollution and starry night very well.
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: Fay on Mar 21, 2011, 10:27:46
That is nice Doug, I like to see some terrestrial scenery as well, gives perspective!
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: Mac on Mar 21, 2011, 12:47:22
Very good capture,

I know this sounds strange, but you can rest a light pollution filter over your camera lens
and its will filter some (not all) of the sodium light.

Might be worth a try if some one has a spare one.

Mac.
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: Mike on Mar 21, 2011, 12:51:00
Are you not able to piggyback on top of your ETX Doug ?
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: mickw on Mar 21, 2011, 15:28:39
Nice one Doug.
I agree about the street light but it does show you can get an image even with light pollution shining over your shoulder
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: MarkS on Mar 22, 2011, 05:45:18
Nicely captured Doug!

I like that one.

Mark
Title: Re: Backyard Orion
Post by: doug on Mar 22, 2011, 08:35:08
Thanks to all for the favourable comments.  I feel encouraged to try better things.  :D

Doug.