My first Prime Focus Widefield Shots

[Roy Batty]

At first i was only thinking that a few shots of the moon would be possible tonight as it's pretty fuggy out there - lots of dew forming after only about an hour! But I thought I'd have a go at a couple of wide field shots just to see what the results would look like - more to test the camera out more than anything about getting a good image, but i was pleasantly surprised by the results

Both shots were taken at ISO 1600 with a 30 sec exposure. The first image is i think centred on Mirphak while the second is part of the perseus double cluster.

All comments more than welcome.

RB

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[daz]

Oh, we like those!!!

Very nice indeed Roy!

[Roy Batty]

Daz - thanks,

yep i was surprised by the results considering how soggy everything was in the backgarden. For now it's sit and wait till we get some better weather

cheers

RB

[lunator]

Roy

Some good round stars and contrasting star colours

Cheers

Ian