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Jun 24, 2017 12:07:19   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
For many years I wanted to be able to capture this type of image and last nite I finally took time to make an effort to do so.
Any C&C will be gladly accepted.
My back yard at 3,500 ft in the Sierras of No. CA

Canon T3i
kit len 18-55 F3.5-5.6 setting 18 @ F3.5
Exposure 16 sec.
ISO 1600

Rock solid tripod & pistol grip ballead


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Jun 24, 2017 12:38:27   #
ggttc Loc: TN
 
This is a great first effort...it looks to me like you have part of the milky way there but I cant be sure.

Now is the time to experiment with iso and shutter speed. Take a graduated series using progressively higher exposure times and progressively higher iso.

And shoot in RAW.

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Jun 24, 2017 12:55:28   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
Yes it could be some MW as I was shooting East - shutter speed is easy but my ISO is limited to 1600 - 3200, my 3200 was way too much noise. I'll be out again tonite.
ggttc wrote:
This is a great first effort...it looks to me like you have part of the milky way there but I cant be sure.

Now is the time to experiment with iso and shutter speed. Take a graduated series using progressively higher exposure times and progressively higher iso.

And shoot in RAW.

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Jun 24, 2017 12:59:17   #
SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA
 
Hi Harvey! Welcome to where dark matters get exposed.

Yep, very nice first effort there. And a bit of the Milky Way at that.
I like the composition, too.

Take care my Friend, this dark side is very slippery. It slips cash away from you in pursuit of night sky pictures....

My D3300 has ISO steps of 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and noise, and more noise. Makes us work for our little Victories.

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Jun 24, 2017 13:23:32   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
Thanks for commenting - now I am really enthused after this little bit of success.


SonnyE wrote:
Hi Harvey! Welcome to where dark matters get exposed.

Yep, very nice first effort there. And a bit of the Milky Way at that.
I like the composition, too.

Take care my Friend, this dark side is very slippery. It slips cash away from you in pursuit of night sky pictures....

My D3300 has ISO steps of 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and noise, and more noise. Makes us work for our little Victories.
Hi Harvey! Welcome to where dark matters get expos... (show quote)


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Jun 24, 2017 13:24:18   #
ggttc Loc: TN
 
Harvey wrote:
Yes it could be some MW as I was shooting East - shutter speed is easy but my ISO is limited to 1600 - 3200, my 3200 was way too much noise. I'll be out again tonite.


I use Topaz Denoise which is excellent in high iso situations

Here is the link for a free 30 day trial...

https://www.topazlabs.com/downloads.

Face it...you're going to become addicted to getting milky way shots....

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Jun 24, 2017 13:27:56   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
Looks good - I'll try it - thanks
ggttc wrote:
I use Topaz Denoise which is excellent in high iso situations

Here is the link for a free 30 day trial...

https://www.topazlabs.com/downloads.

Face it...you're going to become addicted to getting milky way shots....

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Jun 24, 2017 13:37:08   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
It is only a few miles East to the unobstructed, pollution and lite pollution free areas of the Sierras to do nite photography so I am sure I'll be posting often - Jon Dobson, my wife's cousin, got me hooked long ago Just never got around to trying 'till now.
ggttc wrote:
I use Topaz Denoise which is excellent in high iso situations

Here is the link for a free 30 day trial...

https://www.topazlabs.com/downloads.

Face it...you're going to become addicted to getting milky way shots....

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Jun 24, 2017 15:07:13   #
CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.
 
Harvey wrote:
For many years I wanted to be able to capture this type of image and last nite I finally took time to make an effort to do so.
Any C&C will be gladly accepted.
My back yard at 3,500 ft in the Sierras of No. CA

Canon T3i
kit len 18-55 F3.5-5.6 setting 18 @ F3.5
Exposure 16 sec.
ISO 1600

Rock solid tripod & pistol grip ballead

That's a great start Harvey. Welcome to the Astronomy Forum. I would suggest 30 sec and ISO 800 and use post processing to bring out the best in your shot. I am going to play with your shot a little and see what's in there.
Craig
PS: As I expected I found a lot of Noise in the shot and dropping down to ISO 800 should help a lot of that.
I personally work with ISO 400. But I also have a lens that gets me f/2.8.

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Jun 25, 2017 01:57:58   #
SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA
 
I would recommend Stellarium to look around the night skies. http://www.stellarium.org/
There are also Apps for Smart Phones and iPhones that can help you find your way around.
Celestron Sky Portal http://www.celestron.com/support/celestron-skyportal
Stellarium Mobile App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noctuasoftware.stellarium&hl=en

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Jun 25, 2017 02:13:58   #
JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA
 
Harvey wrote:
For many years I wanted to be able to capture this type of image and last nite I finally took time to make an effort to do so.
Any C&C will be gladly accepted.
My back yard at 3,500 ft in the Sierras of No. CA

Canon T3i
kit len 18-55 F3.5-5.6 setting 18 @ F3.5
Exposure 16 sec.
ISO 1600

Rock solid tripod & pistol grip ballead


Looking good. The stars are in good focus and the lens is not suffering from noticeable distortion. Since you were shooting east, the Milky Way is starting to rise higher in the east. Vega is getting higher, but the Milky Way is really present when you get to Deneb and Altair which are still farther to the east.

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Jun 25, 2017 09:50:19   #
nikonshooter Loc: Spartanburg, South Carolina
 
Harvey wrote:
For many years I wanted to be able to capture this type of image and last nite I finally took time to make an effort to do so.
Any C&C will be gladly accepted.
My back yard at 3,500 ft in the Sierras of No. CA

Canon T3i
kit len 18-55 F3.5-5.6 setting 18 @ F3.5
Exposure 16 sec.
ISO 1600

Rock solid tripod & pistol grip ballead


Whoaa, I would guess a weekend with John was a real "up" treat. Now, it is only fitting that you start the flow of money from your account to your local "Astronomy" store - in fact, I now have my social security check direct deposited to High Point Scientific. ...and in honor of John, your first scope has got to be a DOBSONIAN!

Nice image and KEEP POSTING!

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Jun 25, 2017 10:16:45   #
Marionsho Loc: Kansas
 
Harvey wrote:
For many years I wanted to be able to capture this type of image and last nite I finally took time to make an effort to do so.
Any C&C will be gladly accepted.
My back yard at 3,500 ft in the Sierras of No. CA

Canon T3i
kit len 18-55 F3.5-5.6 setting 18 @ F3.5
Exposure 16 sec.
ISO 1600

Rock solid tripod & pistol grip ballead

Good pictures Harvey.

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Jun 25, 2017 13:48:13   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
Harvey wrote:
For many years I wanted to be able to capture this type of image and last nite I finally took time to make an effort to do so.
Any C&C will be gladly accepted.
My back yard at 3,500 ft in the Sierras of No. CA

Canon T3i
kit len 18-55 F3.5-5.6 setting 18 @ F3.5
Exposure 16 sec.
ISO 1600

Rock solid tripod & pistol grip ballead

A great start! And a good Milky Way capture.

Everyone has their own approach (and personal taste) WRT to astrophotography. I personally like bright images, others like a black background...

I ran your image through Photoshop and Lightroom to my taste.

bwa

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Jun 25, 2017 14:16:33   #
mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA
 
Harvey wrote:
For many years I wanted to be able to capture this type of image and last nite I finally took time to make an effort to do so.
Any C&C will be gladly accepted.
My back yard at 3,500 ft in the Sierras of No. CA

Canon T3i
kit len 18-55 F3.5-5.6 setting 18 @ F3.5
Exposure 16 sec.
ISO 1600

Rock solid tripod & pistol grip ballead

Terrific first effort. Find or rent a little faster lens (like a Tokina 11-16mm 2.8) and you will double your fun!
Nothing like night skies! Enjoy!

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