While shooting the Lagoon all night last night, there came a point where I was faced with an azimuth flip, which I am hesitant to do:whistle:....
So, while considering packing up and heading in, I had a flick through the tour function and lo and behold...what's this? The Helix Nebula? Leftover shell of a long gone stellar explosion.
Well, I had almost forgotten about this beauty so I thought I wpould have a go as it was still only four in the morning and there was still some dark left.
There was a bit of dew in the sky by then and I only got a few 10 minute subs. I had to reject a few because the moisture in the air was bouncing orange street light sky glow around like crazy.
I had to stretch the heck out of it but hey, do what you can huh?
I can't wait to do this again in about a month and do it properly!
Baz.
Black Diamond ED120APO, Orion Starshoot Pro DSI OS CCD camera.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/ilgh3s.jpg)
That's a beauty. 8)
Yes, lovely image, if only I could image it from where i am!
Daniel
:O)
Looking good for such short exposure - loving the colours - Longer/ more exposures will really help to bring the outer halo out...
Nice one - John
Thanks everyone. Yes, more subs needed. I thought it was a good teaser though, as it is the first time I have imaged it with the new scope.
I reckon I'll give it two months then spend a whole night on it.
Baz.
That is very nice Baz. It will be spectacular once you've got all the subs together.