NGC 6960 ... Simple DSLR and Orion 8 inch f4 Astrograph Reflector
NGC 6960 via a DSLR and 8 inch f4 Astrograph Reflector
This section of the Veil Nebula is a favorite subject, but the area is also covered with stars that can overwhelm the supernova remnant image if not careful in post processing. This image was captured with a simple, stock Canon T7 DSLR on an Orion 8 inch f4 Astrograph Newtonian reflector. An STC Astro Duo Narrowband filter was used to somewhat isolate the H-Alpha and O-III emissions. A Televue Paracoor Type-2 Coma Corrector kept the stars at the edge of the frame as pinpoints. This Coma Corrector is somewhat expensive, but it is absolutely worth it. Though I have a cooled camera, I rather enjoy shooting with simply a DSLR on a telescope. It gives me more time to look up at the wonders above while listening to the pleasing sounds of the DSLR mirror being lifted out of the way of the light and then closing back down again. That, and a hot cup of coffee, makes the velvet black sky, and it's uncountable tiny diamonds, a humbling inspiration.
Technicals:
Telescope: Orion 8 inch f4 Astrograph
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5
Guiding: None Used.
Filter Used: STC Astro Duo Narrowband
50 Exposures of 120 Seconds Each at ISO 3200.
No Darks or Calibration Frames.
Processed in Pixinsight with Finishing Touches in Corel Paintshop Pro. Captured with APT. Polar Aligned with Sharpcap Pro.
NGC 6960 ... Simple DSLR and Orion 8 inch f4 Astrograph Reflector
NGC 6960 via a DSLR and 8 inch f4 Astrograph Reflector
This section of the Veil Nebula is a favorite subject, but the area is also covered with stars that can overwhelm the supernova remnant image if not careful in post processing. This image was captured with a simple, stock Canon T7 DSLR on an Orion 8 inch f4 Astrograph Newtonian reflector. An STC Astro Duo Narrowband filter was used to somewhat isolate the H-Alpha and O-III emissions. A Televue Paracoor Type-2 Coma Corrector kept the stars at the edge of the frame as pinpoints. This Coma Corrector is somewhat expensive, but it is absolutely worth it. Though I have a cooled camera, I rather enjoy shooting with simply a DSLR on a telescope. It gives me more time to look up at the wonders above while listening to the pleasing sounds of the DSLR mirror being lifted out of the way of the light and then closing back down again. That, and a hot cup of coffee, makes the velvet black sky, and it's uncountable tiny diamonds, a humbling inspiration.
Technicals:
Telescope: Orion 8 inch f4 Astrograph
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5
Guiding: None Used.
Filter Used: STC Astro Duo Narrowband
50 Exposures of 120 Seconds Each at ISO 3200.
No Darks or Calibration Frames.
Processed in Pixinsight with Finishing Touches in Corel Paintshop Pro. Captured with APT. Polar Aligned with Sharpcap Pro.