That is such an awesome photo Rossco. The detail is incredible.

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I'm assuming Rossco you're using a T-ring to rig the Canon 600D to the telescope?

Eg.T-Ring for Canon EOS Camera [item # 93419]

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Yes, I'm using a Celestron T-adapter with a Canon T-ring:


I also use a F6.3 focal reducer and a Meade #911B Filter before the T-adapter.

My camera is mounted in prime focus, there is no lens attached to the camera body.

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Nice shot!
I've got a celecstron astromaster 130EQ reflector telescope. Apart from the moon that's all I can really see, any tips?

Great photos, really need to get back to Rotto soon.

You will be able to see quite a lot!

Use Google Sky to learn where abouts in the night sky objects of interest actually are.
There are also planetarium apps that allow you to use your Iphones G sensors and compass to show you exactly where things are.

You want to start by searching for Messier catalogue objects as they are the brightest and easiest to find - such as M42 The great Orion Nebula (which is at the top of the handle on the 'saucepan') which is a very bright magnitude 4.

My best M42 image


Messier object list is here: A Messier Image Gallery

You will need to learn to polar align your scope properly to make it simple for you to track any object you are looking at. make sure you look at SOUTHERN Polar alignment not the majority of how to's - which are for the northern Hemisphere.

HTH

Rossco

P.s...... I have a new scope to try tonight! a 6" Astro-tech R/C Astrograph.

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That M42 shot is amazing.
SPACE = mind blown. So damn interesting.

Here's the first image after first light with the New Astro-Tech AT6RC and Canon 70D combo.

Loving the extra fine detail, better contrast and sexy diffraction spikes on the brightest stars!



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