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PLEASE ZOOM otherwise what's the point :)
My first attempt at a deep-sky object.
Considering that the telescope was nearly horizontal (meaning lots of cr*ppy Derby air to see through), I'm very happy with the way this turned out.
Unfortunately my telescope is a bit too powerful at minimum magnification to encompass the whole Orion nebula, so this is just the core.
The nebula is a region of space where stars are forming without any help from Simon Cowell.
It is a stack of 60 x 20 sec exposures at ISO 800, and 60 x 20s at ISO 3200, making about 40 minutes all-in. It's worth noting that a single 20 second exposure at F15 produced a reasonable result, so any of you with a fast-ish 300mm lens or above might want to have a go at this yourself.
Thanks for looking & have a great weekend (I think I'm coming down with the 'flu so going to go to bed with a large brandy...)
~Steve~
Comments (25)
tulipe
That's so beautiful! Wonderful capture!
caty77
Excellent photo. Universe is marvellous!
durleybeachbum
Just amazing!
sharky_
Amazing shot. Aloha
TwoPynts
Another amazing capture!
vis151
Thats awesome! Nice dust lanes and all.
jlgarcia0
Nice shot of the stars-kindergarten. Who can imagine the stories of each planet of these stars? Thanks for sharing. //JL
alanwilliams
i love those colours and the air of mystery
sandra46
EXCELLENT CREATION! STUNNING SHOT
flavia49
outstanding capture
shayhurs
Excellent capture!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
dadon72
Fantastic shot, very impressive. One of my most favourite nebulas. It puts my one attempt at shooting it to shame... Just waiting for a clear night here...
auntietk
That's incredible. Wow. Both the nebula and your photography are stunning!
m_j_s
Lovely shot Steve. You can make out the Trapezium very nicely. Hope your flu is not too bad.
bebert
the great orion nebula !! splendid work !!!
Hendesse
Breathtaking and very interesting shot!
tofi
An incredible view indeed! The colours are superb, and such clarity and precision… I'm in complete awe! I can't believe this is your "first attempt". A big thumbs up goes out to you my Friend! Fantastic composition and the most fascinating subject!
ia-du-lin
beautiful cosmic Nebula
bobrgallegos
A most beautiful capture of the heavens!!
vaggabondd
This is beautiful, you must have a great camera I could never get a shot like this one, great capture
mps
Lovely image, really enjoyed the dig at Simon :)
dakotabluemoon
Wow dude this is an amazing capture look forward to more like this.
moochagoo
Really impressive. Bravo.
arthez
super shot