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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Whitters on Nov 17, 2003, 15:48:00

Title: M42
Post by: Whitters on Nov 17, 2003, 15:48:00
First light with 500mm f8 Tamron mirror lens
Fifteen x 60sec MX916 binned 2x2
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/paul_whitmarsh/Astronomy/Images/MX916/Nov_17_2003/M42.png)
Title: M42
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Nov 17, 2003, 18:37:00
That's impressive, when and where did you take that, was it out of your back garden?
Title: M42
Post by: Whitters on Nov 17, 2003, 19:29:00
Thanks Chris, it was from my back garden last night at arround 1am.

[ This Message was edited by: Whitters on 2003-11-17 11:30 ]
Title: M42
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Nov 17, 2003, 20:22:00
And was it using the HA filter or another type?
Title: M42
Post by: Whitters on Nov 17, 2003, 20:24:00
The only filter used was a skylight type filter, I was just trying out the new lens before Jeanette reclaimed it and put it away for Christmas :smile:
Title: M42
Post by: Whitters on Nov 17, 2003, 20:24:00
I plan to use Ha and try some tri-clour work with it after Santa has been.
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Post by: Rocket Pooch on Nov 17, 2003, 20:36:00
Well I suppose it was at least nice of Santa to let you try the lens out before the formal delivery on the 25th :smile:
Title: M42
Post by: Whitters on Nov 18, 2003, 03:31:00
It was my first e-bay prezzie, and so it just had to be tested :grin: . it has been put away now :sad:

[ This Message was edited by: Whitters on 2003-11-17 19:41 ]