M42 from the UK (much the same as it is everywhere else...)

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M42 from the UK (much the same as it is everywhere else...)

Last post 01-02-2007 05:48 AM by Symphon. 5 replies.

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12-04-2006 04:17 PM

chippym22
Joined on 12-04-2006
Lewes, East Sussex, UK
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M42 from the UK (much the same as it is everywhere else...)

Hi Everyone,

I just joined the forum and thought I would post my first images. I took these images of the Great Orion Nebula from my back garden in London. After a lot of washed out images I decided to purchase the Orion Light Pollution filter and then I never looked back. These images were taken using my Meade 8" SNT with a Canon 350D, one minute exposures at ISO 1600. Unfortunately since these were taken in early November I haven't been fortunate to have a clear night since!! The weather really can be that bad over here.

More images at:- http://www.space-and-telescope.com/ChrisOrionNebula.aspx

I hope to be posting more soon, including closeups of the Triangulum using a 2x 2" Barlow

All the best

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Chris,

Living in Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Website: http://www.space-and-telescope.com
(Some of my images are in the amateur astronomy section)

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12-05-2006 02:11 AM In reply to

Greyhound Joined on 12-04-2006 Posts 7	Re: M42 from the UK (much the same as it is everywhere else...) chippym22 well done exellent images,i live in N London and i know what you mean about the clouds,i often wonder why i bother with a telescope.anyway keep posting your images.Greyhound
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12-05-2006 04:52 AM In reply to

chippym22
Joined on 12-04-2006
Lewes, East Sussex, UK
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Re: M42 from the UK (much the same as it is everywhere else...)

Thanks Greyhound. Will put some more on soon when I get a chance. Although can't do much about the clouds I might be moving away from London soon so maybe the accursed light pollution may be less of a problem soon!

Chris

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Chris,

Living in Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Website: http://www.space-and-telescope.com
(Some of my images are in the amateur astronomy section)

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12-06-2006 10:00 AM In reply to

theyppmc
Joined on 03-24-2004
Birmingham UK
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Re: M42 from the UK (much the same as it is everywhere else...)

chippym22,

Well done with this one,this shows there`s real hope for me too,i live about 4 miles outside of Birmingham so my L/P is also pretty bad,seeing your image shows that its possible to get a good result even under these conditions.

I also got the 350D this year ,so am looking forward to shooting this one myself(weather depending of course.),i will be using it in conjunction with my 8" Skywatcher reflector at prime focus,dont have a L/P filter yet though.

nice work,

Tom.

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Skywatcher 150mm(6")X 1200mm Refractor,

mount HEQ5 upgraded to GoTo

Skywatcher 8" X 1200mm reflector f/5.9

Skywatcher 80mm short tube refractor F/5

Imaging equipment

Philips spc900nc
Meade DSI (original)
Canon EOS 350D DSLR.

2 scopes living under a cloud.!

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12-08-2006 03:58 AM In reply to

Oliver Tunnah Joined on 12-05-2005 Bristol UK Posts 1,598	Re: M42 from the UK (much the same as it is everywhere else...) Good pic, especially from London. As I've said for yonks, bristol isn't to bad for LP. At least where I live in bristol. It's variable, but there can be great nights!
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01-02-2007 05:48 AM In reply to

Symphon
Joined on 10-25-2006
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Re: M42 from the UK (much the same as it is everywhere else...)

theyppmc wrote:

chippym22,

Well done with this one,this shows there`s real hope for me too,i live about 4 miles outside of Birmingham so my L/P is also pretty bad,seeing your image shows that its possible to get a good result even under these conditions.

I also got the 350D this year ,so am looking forward to shooting this one myself(weather depending of course.),i will be using it in conjunction with my 8" Skywatcher reflector at prime focus,dont have a L/P filter yet though.
nice work,

Tom.