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Milky Way and my telescope
May 23, 2016 21:25:40   #
wkocken Loc: McGregor, MN
 
Two of my favorite hobbies are astronomy and photography. Naturally these two combine to give me the chance to take some photos from awesome dark sky sites. This photo was taken in the panhandle of far western Oklahoma. Photo taken with Canon 7d mark 2, Tokina 12-24mm lens at 12mm, F4, 30 seconds at ISO 3200. Not bad for a crop sensor and a "slow" F4 lens. My 16"f4.5 dobsonian telescope is in the foreground.


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May 23, 2016 21:46:57   #
tramsey Loc: Texas
 
Nice set up and great equipment. Which of those tiny specs is Earth?? I know, I know dumb question. But here is another question that I think isn't quite as dumb: why do you use such a high ISO? I rarely go over 800, but then I shoot wild life in the daytime.

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May 23, 2016 22:08:41   #
GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA
 
Boy!
I'll say "not bad" for a slow lens!
Beautiful image


Love the scope in the foreground :-)

GT

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May 24, 2016 08:59:58   #
Ronsh Loc: Floresville,Tx.
 
wkocken wrote:
Two of my favorite hobbies are astronomy and photography. Naturally these two combine to give me the chance to take some photos from awesome dark sky sites. This photo was taken in the panhandle of far western Oklahoma. Photo taken with Canon 7d mark 2, Tokina 12-24mm lens at 12mm, F4, 30 seconds at ISO 3200. Not bad for a crop sensor and a "slow" F4 lens. My 16"f4.5 dobsonian telescope is in the foreground.


Nicely done!

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May 24, 2016 18:29:02   #
wkocken Loc: McGregor, MN
 
tramsey wrote:
Nice set up and great equipment. Which of those tiny specs is Earth?? I know, I know dumb question. But here is another question that I think isn't quite as dumb: why do you use such a high ISO? I rarely go over 800, but then I shoot wild life in the daytime.

The night sky is quite dark, which requires long exposures, fast lenses and high ISO. Even then it takes some Lightroom magic to get it looking good.

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Oct 16, 2017 03:44:54   #
papa Loc: Rio Dell, CA
 
Wowsers, now THAT is a lens.
wkocken wrote:
Two of my favorite hobbies are astronomy and photography. Naturally these two combine to give me the chance to take some photos from awesome dark sky sites. This photo was taken in the panhandle of far western Oklahoma. Photo taken with Canon 7d mark 2, Tokina 12-24mm lens at 12mm, F4, 30 seconds at ISO 3200. Not bad for a crop sensor and a "slow" F4 lens. My 16"f4.5 dobsonian telescope is in the foreground.

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Nov 28, 2017 17:06:17   #
rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA
 
tramsey wrote:
why do you use such a high ISO?


ISO is needed to capture the light with a shutter speed that is not too high to produce star trails. WIth an F4 lens, a lower ISO will require a longer shutter speed and ruin the shot. Do not be unwilling to use high ISOs with modern digital cameras.

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Nov 28, 2017 21:59:17   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
Nice!

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Apr 26, 2018 10:19:57   #
stillkickin Loc: Coastal Bend of Texas
 
Very nice

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Jul 23, 2018 08:53:51   #
Rayban2865
 
This is what I am looking for. Hello. Very nice shot. I will soon be able to know what all you were talking about. I am on a crash course to finding what DSLR I need to get. You know, like one that is alredy modified and has an awesome a light filtering apparatus’s already installed. While you at it can you give me an idea ofthe guiding camera that goes on the guiding scope. peace

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Jul 23, 2018 08:55:22   #
Rayban2865
 
Tell me more.

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Feb 9, 2021 20:12:57   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
wkocken wrote:
Two of my favorite hobbies are astronomy and photography. Naturally these two combine to give me the chance to take some photos from awesome dark sky sites. This photo was taken in the panhandle of far western Oklahoma. Photo taken with Canon 7d mark 2, Tokina 12-24mm lens at 12mm, F4, 30 seconds at ISO 3200. Not bad for a crop sensor and a "slow" F4 lens. My 16"f4.5 dobsonian telescope is in the foreground.


Wow Stunning and dazzling A spectacular shot

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