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Posts Made By: Robert Watters

August 6, 2008 10:37 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

M27

Posted By Robert Watters
Finally got out last Friday and Saturday night. smile I discovered Friday night while setting up at our dark site that I lost my Canon T-ring at some point. Of course that was the better of the two nights :S (all most perfect!). I was able to borrow a couple eyepieces (thanks Augie) so the night wasn't a total loss.

So here are the results from the hazy Saturday night (after purchasing a new T-ring), shot through a cheap 2" diagonal (no extension tube with me!).
I tell ya, if it wasn't for bad luck that weekend I'd a had no luck at all! 8O

70 minutes of data, 3-1/3 minute subs, ISO 800
Un-modified Rebel (300D).
Losmandy G11 (non-GOTO)
Astro-Physics 140mm Prototype @ prime focus

Comments appreciated,
Robert

August 20, 2008 01:52 AM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

NGC7635 The Bubble

Posted By Robert Watters
Here is my recent attempt at the Bubble Nebula. Not the best object for a un-modified DSLR but I thought, what the heck. smile This is about a 65% crop of the full frame, for some reason the darks didn't get rid of the amp glow. :S


12 x 5 minutes @ 800-ISO
Canon 300D (un-modified)
AP 140mm F7.5 prototype
Losmandy G11 (standard)

Robert

August 20, 2008 01:59 AM Forum: Astro-Physics

NGC7635 The Bubble

Posted By Robert Watters
My first picture post in the AP forum! (be gentle) smile smile grin
This is from the last new moon weekend with an un-modified DSLR (Canon 300D).


12 x 5 minutes @ 800-ISO
AP 140mm F7.5 prototype
Losmandy G11 (standard)


Robert

September 14, 2008 10:50 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

M13

Posted By Robert Watters
Shot this last Wednesday. I used the in camera auto dark frame on my Canon 30D for the first time. Mixed feelings on that but I will say it did a nice job on the hot pixels. About a 95% crop of the full frame (to get rid of the mirror shadow). Also a first run with Deep Sky Stacker.

Canon 30D (not modified)
Total exposure of 5.25 minutes (21 x 15 second subs), un-guided
ISO= 1250
AP160 F7.5 EDF with 160TCC working at F5.7
AP Mach1 mount

Comments appreciated,
Robert

September 14, 2008 11:49 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Mississippi Kite

Posted By Robert Watters
These are the same birds that Augie has been posting.


Comments appreciated,
Robert

September 15, 2008 12:02 AM Forum: Astro-Physics

M13

Posted By Robert Watters
This is a cross post from the Digital SLR forum.

Canon 30D (not modified)
Total exposure of 5.25 minutes (21 x 15 second subs), un-guided
ISO= 1250
AP160 F7.5 EDF with 160TCC working at F5.7 with new prototype adapter
AP Mach1 mount

Comments appreciated,
Robert

September 16, 2008 01:43 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Flower ID

Posted By Robert Watters
Anyone put a name to this beauty?
I planted it and still don't know. :S


Robert

September 16, 2008 01:53 AM Forum: Pet Pics

A cats life

Posted By Robert Watters
Some farm cats at my Brother-in-laws. I think they got the right idea, no worries.



Robert

September 16, 2008 02:30 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

American Lady

Posted By Robert Watters
I think that's what I got here. Anybody confirm it?


Robert

September 16, 2008 02:54 AM Forum: Landscape Photography

Niagara Falls

Posted By Robert Watters
My wife and I recently had the joy of spending a day in the Niagara falls area. All though it rained most of the afternoon we still had a great time.

Here are just a couple of the many pictures I took. wink

This one is from the New York State Observation Tower in Prospect Point Park.


Robert

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