erikhatfield Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I've always photographed the night's sky, especially when away from a city's lights. Usually with a wide angle, and sometimes with star trails. Only recently have I started focusing in on objects in the deep sky. I'm still learning the best way to counter the Earth's rotation. Orion Nebula (2000mm telescope and shakey t-mount) http://3rik.me/cache/natures-company/star-struck/orion_nebula_1800_www.3rik.me_.jpg And Andromeda Galaxy using a 35-200mm manual focus Rokinon lens- which made it easy to find objects at 35mm- and then zooming to 200mm to get a closer look. Sometimes, the lens would zoom on it's own (only once did it do that) http://3rik.me/cache/natures-company/star-struck/andromeda_30mm_1800_www.3rik.me_.jpg Andromeda at 30mm and f/1.4 http://3rik.me/cache/natures-company/star-struck/andromeda_200mm_1800_www.3rik.me_.jpg Andromeda at 200mm using a clock drive aligned to the north star. http://3rik.me/cache/natures-company/star-struck/warp-speed-delight_1800_www.3rik.me_.jpg I've heard this referred to as 'zoom creep' or 'lens creep'... no creeping here, this is warp speed :D More astrophotography here: #starstruck | Nature's Company | 3rik.me | Digital Showcase 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moving On Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Nice. I've been thinking about making one of those hinge mounts with a manual screw. I just bought an old Nikon 20mm and have some nice dark skies at the place in Missouri. Find those galaxies in a Dobsonian is a thrill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Vongries Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 no creeping here, this is warp speed A trick popular back in the '60's when the push / pull zooms first came out in any numbers. Works well in your photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Nice. I've actually got a reflector telescope (Meade EQ 114) but it's usually too cold or too hot here to use it as much as I would have hoped. Unfortunately our transition seasons often only last a day or two. :confused: I haven't got the camera adapter and the motor drive yet.... Here's Ursa Major hand held with a Canon 35mm f/2 at ISO 25600 1/4 sec. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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