1st Attempt at deep sky imaging.

[Paliadon]

I have at last started to image using my scope and DSLR camera. A poor mans version at this stage. I am still having trouble even locating Musca (for Southern Polar Alignment) due to light pollution. I have sighted it in roughly and used a t-square and compass to rough it in. If anyone can spot any glaring issues, please let me know.

I have attempted to image M42 and 47 Tucane. Both using a Nikon D90 attached to the rear of my Meade LX200 ACF OTA with an f6.3 focal length reducer attached.

All hints will be welcomed.

[nightfisher]

very good for a first go, looks like polar alignment is of a little, some stars are egg shape how long did you expose the image for ?

[stellawolf]

Very nice first attempt well done

[Paliadon]

Hi NightFisher, I exposed this image for 10 seconds.

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[Paliadon]

As for my polar alignment, I am having HUGE dramas polar aligning due to massive light pollution and pretty hard to see constellation to line up.

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[Paliadon]

Would it be an idea to start taking more exposures I order to stack them to increase the clarity and bring out more detail?

Kris J. Parker

Seymour, Victoria - Australia

[VigdisVZ]

Great job with these images. THere is no mistaking the potential in your setup seeing these.

[Gina]

Great first attempt