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M42

dmitryspn63
48521
Category:Deep Sky
Published:
693
M42IC 428NGC 1924NGC 1973NGC 1975NGC 1976NGC 1977NGC 1980NGC 1981NGC 1982IC 420
Resolution:
3064x2160 px
File size:
619 KB

Photo description / processing

Photographed on August 8th, without tracking, just as a test shot of the astro-modified camera. Settings: 66×2s (~2 minutes), ISO 1600, f/5.6, 250mm.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm Lens
Camera
Canon EOS 1100D (astro-modified)
Mount
Tripod
Software
Siril, StarNet++, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop
Location
с. Рамено, Сызранский р-н., Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 66 × 2″ · ISO/Gain: 1600 ·

Total exposure: 2 m

Comments

poppy8micro
The color is great, but for your case, I would use a 1-second exposure. You'll get more photos, the stars won't trail, and overall, it will be sharper.
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dmitryspn63Reply to poppy8micro
Okay, thanks for the advice, I'll definitely keep it in mind)
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