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40 min Astronomy shot...

Postby Big V on Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:02 pm

Here is a picture of the NGC 253 galaxy, taken last night. This is a 40 min exposure, taken at 1600 ISO in RAW...

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Postby bloop on Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:34 pm

Cool 8)

Was that through a telescope?
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Postby Big V on Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:39 am

Sure was...
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Postby BBJ on Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:47 am

WOW BV very impresive, for 40 mins thats cool. Well done and thanks for sharing.
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Postby fozzie on Wed Nov 02, 2005 6:32 am

Big V,

Now that is very 8)

I always enjoy your astronomy shots.
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Postby Sheetshooter on Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:07 am

Big V,

It is always a joy to see your work - in fact it is always a joy to see the work of a dedicated specialist with a knowledge of both the subject and the necessary technique.

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Postby radar on Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:52 am

Hi Big V,

couldn't have said it any better then Sheetshooter. I used to do a bit of astronomy in my early years (observing, not photography), and I know that getting a photo like this is not easy, love it.

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Postby Mal on Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:01 am

WOW impressive. It is really awesome to see what is going on above our heads! Thanks for the great shot. Love it!!
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Postby Big V on Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:55 am

Thank you all for the kind words... yes astronomy photography is a real challenge due to the time factors that have to be used and the unpredictable nature of the atmosphere.. I am very happy with what can be achieved with the new digital slr's. When I first starting doing this, the camera cost 7 grand was electronically cooled and could not be operated without a computer. The chip was a whole 9mm x 7mm and it was black and white!!!. I have been working on improving the tracking accuracy of the telescope, so you will be seeing more work in the comming weeks. For the Adelaide people, it is now ready for them to hang their camera off the end and they will be able to produce their own..
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