This was done when the moon really was out. 24x30 seconds. I would prefer to expose longer, but I am really happy with the way things darkened up. Just need a darker night, but clear nights have been so rare I had to take advantage.
Once again, Canon 50D, 18-200mm zoom at ~50mm, f5.6.
Thanks for looking,
Charlie
Once again, Canon 50D, 18-200mm zoom at ~50mm, f5.6.
Thanks for looking,
Charlie
Attached Image:
Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
