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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: RobertM on Apr 17, 2011, 19:54:13

Title: Iris from Kelling Heath
Post by: RobertM on Apr 17, 2011, 19:54:13
This isn't great but I haven't got anything else to post due to various calamities.

From a short imaging session at kelling heath - it was very low and there was some high cloud going through.  Would have had a lot more subs on it but I jogged the collimation when changing the 1000D battery  :!  Yes I know there are some gradient and tracking issues so don't look too closely.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5628549630_40c1e78879_b.jpg)

Optics: C11 Hyperstar f/2
Camera: Canon 1000D
Filter: IDAS LPS P2
Subs: 10 x 120s
Location: Kelling Heath
Date: 03/04/2011
Imaging start time: 02:56
Title: Re: Iris from Kelling Heath
Post by: mickw on Apr 17, 2011, 20:06:46
There's plenty of detail there, I like the dust clouds.  You did well considering the conditions
Title: Re: Iris from Kelling Heath
Post by: MarkS on Apr 17, 2011, 21:09:58

Robert,

That's very good for just 20min total exposure.  This image is really beginning to show the potential of the Canon+Hyperstar from a darkish location.  I'm looking forward to more!

Mark
Title: Re: Iris from Kelling Heath
Post by: Carole on Apr 17, 2011, 23:17:09
Very nice Robert.  Glad you managed to get something from Kelling considering the conditions.

Carole