M42 - Orion Nebula

Posted: Nov 17th, 2022

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Telescope/Lens: Celestron NexStar 8 SE

Camera: Canon 60D

Mount: Celestron NexStar 6/8 SE

Software: DSS, PS

Accessories: Celestron focal reducer f/6,3

Exposure:

30 x 8" ISO/Gain: 800

White zoneLight Pollution:

Saint-Petersburg , Russia

Nov 14th, 2022

4 m

1505

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While waiting for my equatorial mount, I decided to try deep-sky imaging for the first time with what I had on hand. My gear was modest—a Celestron NexStar 6/8 SE alt-azimuth mount and a Canon DSLR. So, this was shot unguided, without filters, and with no other accessories.

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Dmitriy Kolesnik

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The photo turned out great!

17 Nov, 2022 Reply

Dmitriy Kolesnik Replied to Anatoliy Astro

Thank you! I hope it will be better with the equatorial mount.

17 Nov, 2022 Reply

Anatoliy Astro Replied to Dmitriy Kolesnik

Before shooting, you need to polar align the equatorial mount more precisely. Then you can use fairly long exposures!

17 Nov, 2022 Reply

Dmitriy Korotkih

In a white zone, there is no way; you either need to use narrowband filters or drive far out of town to at least a blue zone.

20 Nov, 2022 Reply

Dmitriy Kolesnik Replied to Dmitriy Korotkih

Filters are planned.

20 Nov, 2022 Reply

Dmitriy Korotkih Replied to Dmitriy Kolesnik

Awaiting...

21 Nov, 2022 Reply

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