Orion Nebula (Messier 42)

[Dean Wilson]

First attempt at deep sky as a personal feasibility study. I know the editing isn't very good.

55 Light photos and 27 Noise photos stacked.

Don't let the Metadata fool you the exposure was 0.8 seconds and no star tracker. Take 8 photos and reorient, repeat.

 

[miuzi]

Whoaaaa I am so intrigued by this. Didn't even really realize it was possible without crazy specialized equipment.

 

[Dean Wilson]

Whoaaaa I am so intrigued by this. Didn't even really realize it was possible without crazy specialized equipment.

The single most important thing is a fast shutter speed and tripod.
That is the two most important things are a fast shutter speed, tripod and reorienting.
That is the three most important things are a fast shutter speed, tripod, reorienting, and taking multiple shots.
That is the four most important things are a fast shutter speed, tripod, reorienting, taking multiple shots and taking dark frames.
That is the five most important things are a fast shutter speed, tripod, reorienting, taking multiple shots, taking dark frames and stacking software,

Sheesh...I wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition.

 

[Dcweather]

Yes I've dabbled. You can do all sorts of things with the minimum of equipment these days but with your camera on a £250 tracker - well the sky is literally the limit.
Andromeda Galaxy and Orion Nebula.

 

[miuzi]

Wow, thank you both for sharing. I'm inspired.