M5

Hi Folks,
I am continuing my exploration of the DSLR world of Astrophotography. (I hope people aren't getting bored with my globs.) The link is to an M5 image. This is my first long exposure - bulb release image. I went for 120 seconds at ISO 400. I think going forward I won't go so low on ISO. Full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/DSLR/m5.htm
(be sure to click on the image for full size)

C8 at f/7.5
Canon 350D - no filters
G11/Gemini
Guiding - Megrez II at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, PHD Guiding

Another nice shot. One of my favorite globs.

Peter.

looks pretty nice to me Jim

Here is one I just did last Tuesday of M13. 14 x 2 min, ISO 800. Combined with 8 Darks and 16 flats in IP 2.8.

Canon 300D, 8" LX200 Classic w/f6.3 reducer guided by Meade DSI on piggybacked Stellarvue Nighthawk.

I have had the Rebel for a long time (3 years) and have dabbled but finally got my observatory the way I wanted it and so just getting back in the saddle and trying to learn. I just ordered a 350D which I am going to Modify as soon as I get it. I want to get some nice nebula shots.

Attached Image:

Scott, Peter,
Thanks for the comments.

Scott, Nice image. Sounds like you are getting set up fpr some serious imaging. I am looking forward to your posts of all your new images.