First Astrotrac outing

Well, apologies to Frank & Trevor who have commented about the Astrotrac already I could'nt wait to give it a go last week, it is SURPRISINGLY EASY to set up.

Here is my very first attempt as a complete novice with this kit, roughly polar aligned. I shot the flame nebula in Orion, details are here, one thing I can say is that it is well worth the investetment Just 2 minutes with a Canon 200mm L lens (really 320mm focal length), 50% cropped.

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Keith.

very very nice Keith.
did you add the star spikes in photoshop or use wire over the lens. ?

Hi Dave, no photoshop or wires over the lens, it's the effect of the lens stopped down as the stars in orion's belt are so bright

Keith.

cool, I didnt think of the iris causing it, it really adds to the pic.

Class shot Keith!
The effect on the stars really adds to it
and it's cool that it's caused by the camera itself.
Looking forward to more!

Damn Keith, that's a great image from a 200mm lens! : blink:

Seanie.