No Perseids but a nice consolation prize

Guys,

Worrying that I would not image any Perseids very early this morning (previous negative experience), I decided to play it safe and have a double target as a precautionary measure so that my all-nighter would not be nothing.

Well, unfortunately I did not get my Perseids and the low activity did not help but my backup plan worked like a charm. I still need some minor processing but I am absolutely delighted to present the following taken under mag 6.5+ skies and 2.5 hours southwest of Athens: www.perseus.gr/Astro-Star-Trails-2005-08-13.htm .

Clear skies!

Anthony.

Thats beautiful Anthony a work of Art.

Deirdre Kelleghan
IAS

Anthony, great shot. How are you keeping the 300D powered for 5 hours?

Brilliant shot Anthony. I tried that once with film, years ago, wasn't quite as good though
Bill.

Lovely stuff Anthony, a real prize after your nights work. Beginning astrophotographers should take note, Star trails are a great way to start doing astrophotography without getting into all of the complexities normally associated with it.

I noticed you can see the tiny gaps between exposures. Can I suggest that you rewind the heavens a tiny bit between exposures.

John O'B: When I bought my 300D, I also bought the optional battery pack. This takes two liOn batteries. I dont know how long it would go for as I've never tested it, but I'd say 5 hours wouldnt be out of the question. Its never run out on me

holy moly, :shock:
thats an amazing image, the lines are so vivid.
Did you keep the camera powered using a mains transformer ??
I havent had time to explore building my own yet, will do sometime before the end of then years hopefully.