Caught another SN with my simple DSLR+lens fixed on a tripod.

[MalcolmP]

After my surprise find
https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/418346-supernova-sn-2024gy-comet-62p-using-just-a-dslr-on-a-tripod/
with a 50mm lens
this time I was better prepared with a 135mm vintage telephoto, so my stars were not as blobby in the big crop needed.
This is SN2024any about m13.5 in NGC1222
650 x 2sec  @ f2.8

[Wanderers]

What iso was this taken at?

Great spot by the way!

[Ratlet]

I love using vintage glass for imaging.  It has it's limitations, but for £15 to £50 you'd be looking at spending way, waaaaay more to eliminate them.

[LaurenceT]

Brilliant use of a vintage lens! What lens were you using? I've got a couple of older Canon FD lenses, my favourite being the 135mm F2.8. I know I could use this for astrophotography but because I already have an Askar FMA180 it doesn't seem worth it.

However, having seen what you are doing has made me think again. All it needs is a few adapters (famous last words!).

[MalcolmP]

10 hours ago, Wanderers said:

What iso was this taken at?

Great spot by the way!

Thanks
Ah! good question, iso800, I should have included that.
Also I should have said this was taken early evening 12 Feb, I have been playing with it in Gimp since then!

 

7 hours ago, Ratlet said:

but for £15 to £50 you'd be looking at spending way, waaaaay more to eliminate them.

Yes! But back in the day they cost a substantial fraction of a months wage  OK on axis but some are quite peculiar round the edges.

 

5 hours ago, LaurenceT said:

Brilliant use of a vintage lens! What lens were you using?

Thanks, ( I am practicing for when Beetlejuice pops LOL )  Soligor  f2.8 135mm,  from about 1967-8  I suppose that makes it more antique than vintage ?!
> Goes off to google Askar FMA180 >>>

Edited February 23 by MalcolmP