NGC 2264 - The Christmas Tree Cluster 28/03/19
This was my first time imaging this object and its surrounded nebulosity, including the Cone Nebula at the bottom.
It is already quite low in our skies from the UK by the time it's dark. Plus it was quite hazy that evening. But I'm pleased with this as a first attempt!
William Optics 70mm refractor with an Astro-modded Canon EOS1100D with Sky Tech Light Pollution clip filter at prime focus, on an EQ5 Pro mount which is situated on a permanent pier. ISO-1600 for 60 seconds, tracking but not guided.
50 x 60 second shots stacked with 30 darks. Processed in Photoshop CS2, Lightroom and Fast Stone Image Viewer
NGC 2264 - The Christmas Tree Cluster 28/03/19
This was my first time imaging this object and its surrounded nebulosity, including the Cone Nebula at the bottom.
It is already quite low in our skies from the UK by the time it's dark. Plus it was quite hazy that evening. But I'm pleased with this as a first attempt!
William Optics 70mm refractor with an Astro-modded Canon EOS1100D with Sky Tech Light Pollution clip filter at prime focus, on an EQ5 Pro mount which is situated on a permanent pier. ISO-1600 for 60 seconds, tracking but not guided.
50 x 60 second shots stacked with 30 darks. Processed in Photoshop CS2, Lightroom and Fast Stone Image Viewer