Taken 31st October 2017 with Canon 30D (Modified) Skywatcher 6 Inch (150mm) Matsukov. 5 X 2 minute frames stacked with flats and bias frames and processed and enhanced in Nebulosity and Photoshop.
For comparison below taken in July 2017 a wider field of view taken witha Canon 450D and Skywatcher ED80. The 1800mm focal length of the 150mm Matsukov provides greater power with a wider aperture and subsequent magnification when compared to the 80mm Refractor with a 600mm focal length. Basically 3x the magnification and almost double the light collecting ability.
Astronomy and Astrophotography by Michael Booth. I live in the south of Tasmania and in the breaks between the cloudy days and nights I like to get outside and enjoy observing and photographing the night sky.
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First part of a failed 2 panel mosaic with a Dual Band Filter, Ha and Oiii. 5 x 300second Exposures stacked and enhanced in post processi...