Triple Orion

[portedGoblin 19]

Most of Orion with Nikon 50mm f/1.4 @f/4.5

Orion's Belt and Sword with Nikon 70-300 @200mm f/5.3

Orion's Sword with Nikon 70-300 @300mm f/5.6

All taken with my Nikon D600. I've had some pretty good nights here in beginning of March. Cold though, -12°C to -17°C.

I still have alot to learn with post processing, but I really enjoy Pixinsight and I'm making slow progress.

[portedGoblin 19]

Oh damn, wrong widefield section of the forum. If a mod could move it that would be great.

[cotterless45 11,804]

Ha ! Another imager sneaking under the wire to tempt the observer !!!

Nick.

[AndyUK 665]

Ha ! Another imager sneaking under the wire to tempt the observer !!!

Nick.

(Moved)

[michael.h.f.wilkinson 21,243]

Very nice indeed. The wider-field shots even show the Flame and Horsehead

[iksose7 511]

A nice set of images there

[davew 907]

Those images are terrific. So crisp and clean for imaging from 60* north. How do you even see Orion from that far up ?

Although you are already better than me at DSLR imaging can I make some suggestions ? ( It wouldn't be me if I didn't )

At the temperatures you are shooting at and the exposure times, it may be best to leave Darks alone for now and see how you go on. Just a few darks will add noise to the image.

Do loads of bias frames. 50 would be better ! Also do at least 20 flats. It all helps to smooth out the calibration frames.

Dave

[portedGoblin 19]

Those images are terrific. So crisp and clean for imaging from 60* north. How do you even see Orion from that far up ?

Although you are already better than me at DSLR imaging can I make some suggestions ? ( It wouldn't be me if I didn't )

At the temperatures you are shooting at and the exposure times, it may be best to leave Darks alone for now and see how you go on. Just a few darks will add noise to the image.

Do loads of bias frames. 50 would be better ! Also do at least 20 flats. It all helps to smooth out the calibration frames.

Dave

Thanks! Good tips.

[Mr Bergman 269]

Nice pics! Snyggt!

[sologuitarist61 1,583]

Well done - a good set ogf images

[Jannis 802]

Very nice. Can even barly see the loop in the first image there!