Orion Nebula
Mar 2, 2015 09:30:20 #
Here's my first real attempt at shooting the Orion Nebula (M42).
As this is a massive learning curve to me some alignment drift is present, so I really need to practice Polaris alignment, drive unit speed.
Nikon D90 at 300mm F6.3 ISO2000 with a 30s exposure.
One light frame & one dark.
Levels, curves & colour adjusted the best I could in CS6 with some helpful youtube video's.
CC, tips more than welcome
As this is a massive learning curve to me some alignment drift is present, so I really need to practice Polaris alignment, drive unit speed.
Nikon D90 at 300mm F6.3 ISO2000 with a 30s exposure.
One light frame & one dark.
Levels, curves & colour adjusted the best I could in CS6 with some helpful youtube video's.
CC, tips more than welcome
Mar 2, 2015 10:02:00 #
Mar 2, 2015 11:56:24 #
ggttc wrote:
you've done a fine job...
thank you, not bad for first attempt :)
Mar 3, 2015 10:38:22 #
If that's your first attempt, you're off to a great start! What are you using for a drive?
Mar 3, 2015 16:01:30 #
Marc G wrote:
Here's my first real attempt at shooting the Orion Nebula (M42).
As this is a massive learning curve to me some alignment drift is present, so I really need to practice Polaris alignment, drive unit speed.
Nikon D90 at 300mm F6.3 ISO2000 with a 30s exposure.
One light frame & one dark.
Levels, curves & colour adjusted the best I could in CS6 with some helpful youtube video's.
CC, tips more than welcome
As this is a massive learning curve to me some alignment drift is present, so I really need to practice Polaris alignment, drive unit speed.
Nikon D90 at 300mm F6.3 ISO2000 with a 30s exposure.
One light frame & one dark.
Levels, curves & colour adjusted the best I could in CS6 with some helpful youtube video's.
CC, tips more than welcome
That's a good start Marc get your drive settled in and you'll have some great shots.
I'm new to this also and am getting closer every time I shoot.
The Orion Nebula is the best place in my opinion to get started in Deep Space Photography.
Craig
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