Some early astophotography

[Andy56]

Hi,

I've just come across some of my early astrophotography. I do have some slides from about '85 taken in New Zealand but I've not seen them for a while. Probably buried in the loft.

These are slides taken on Scotch 800/3200. That's all it says on the film and I can't remember details that far back.

1995 Hale-Bopp. I don't know where I took these probably back garden in Newbury.

3 exposures, time and F number unknown. Probably taken on a Pentax MZ5n on a tripod

Couldn't plate solve. It came back with a focal length that I've never owned.

Might try film imaging again with tracker etc.

Enjoy

Andy

Edited August 26, 2021 by Andy56

[Mike73]

There was someone on the forum a few years ago that just shot film and his work really was top notch although I can't for the life of me remember his name!

Film is pricey these days, I think best way would be develop yourself but doing slide is a pain and I dont think C41 is used for night images.

Great images of Hale-Bopp though. 🙂