M42 - 300d first light.

This is first light for my 300d at prime focus. Unfortunately, I had a tracking problem which limited my exposure times, and caused "less than round" stars. This is a composite of 2 3-minute exposures, and 1 1-minute exposure of ISO-800 at prime focus of my 8" f/5 newtonian.

I'm happy to see that the 300d is capable of taking some good photos (even if I am not!)

-Jake

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Great photo Jake!
Looking forward to more pics from you & your 300D!


Thanks for sharing!


Ivan

Great shot Jake... looks this camera/scope combination is gonna' provide you with a load of fun!

Thanks for sharing!

Paul

Jake, your camera certainly is capable of taking good pictures! Have fun learning the imaging and processing techniques, I look forward to your images.

Andy

Jake,
Was this taken with the Canon 300D or is it another camera.

By the way, the picture is great. The color is fantastic.

Very nice job for a 1st time: I wish my 1st would have been like this!

This 300D will give us all some surprises and I can't wait to see!

Congratulations and ciao

Luca