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Hello all! I posted this same pic in a Star Adventurer thread in October. First time over 60sec tracking ,first time using DSS with success. No guiding, no darks. etc.. A bit over processed but still learning

Neil thanks for the comment and yes I should have listed the flattener that matches the scope. It is sold separately but is an absolute must I'm going to try Andromeda tonight for the first time, any advise? I realize the time difference of course.

Hello all. Steve I took your advise and posted again. I managed to get my exposure time with the Star Adventurer up to 120 seconds and shot 160 images of M42. This is the result. stock Canon 7D; 160 @80seconds ISO 1600; No flats, darks etc.. William Optics Zenith 61; Star Adventurer DSS Adobe Camera Raw; Photoshop CC I think I pushed the brightness up a bit too much and added some noise. But it was worth it for the nebulosity detail!! One question I have is what is everyone's experience in max exposure time with the Star Adventurer and a 200mm-400mm lens like mine?

Hello all! Great site. I never post and may never again, bit i just wanted to chime in. Current gear -Star adventurer; Canon 7D; William Optic Z61. decent at Photoshop, no clue at astrophotography! ISO 800; 60 -50 second exposures, no flats etc. 2nd ever image try, 2nd ever use of starry night stacker. First time with the Z61 ( my 100-400 was a bit too heavy it seemed but it could be my lack of experience!) Star adventurer is a very capable unit and I'm looking forward to getting better polar alignment and longer exposures. It is great fun and great challenge. Thanks to this site for all the wonderful advise!