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Vela Super Nova Remnant

This is a 4 night Two panel shot join is in the middle of the two shots. As I am able to rotate the Nikon 300mm F4 prime on its lens clamp I marked the degrees so I could rotate to suit camera angle. once done I got an error reading each night 1.4 degrees.

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the two panels joined perfectly with next to no step between the two panels. I am impressed so much I am almost willing to for go the Auto Focus with the belt to be able to rotate the camera.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vela_Supernova_Remnant

for those interested a bit more info in the link.

Who can see the face in the shot.

ZWOASI071MC -10c 90 shots per panel 600 secs, over 4 night camera rotated.
ZWOEAF disconnected ,
Optolong LeNhance filter In filter draw,
Nikon 300MM F4 D Lens,
Skywatcher NEQ 6 Pro Hypertuned
Guided PHD2, SGP
Pixinsight, Ps & Lr.
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9 comments

raingirl said:

pretty instense remnant! it feels so alive.
2 years ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to raingirl:

you are not kidding suppose to be dead space but far from it... glad you like it.
2 years ago

GrahamH said:

Not only a face. I'm looking down on a superhero who has consumed waaay toooo many steroids. :-) He seems to be striding through some fog or smoke.
2 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to GrahamH:

I see all that as well. its just gas...
2 years ago

GrahamH replied to Steve Paxton:

:-) !
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

Another striking capture my friend. You could not make these up in fantasy picture books. Well done and thanks for showing some more equipment too.

Keep safe. Herb
2 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to Herb Riddle:

That part is true the colours here are not made up they are the natural look and most would never see it at all. the more I look out into space there is so much to find out there. A little bit of thinking found the solution to a problem of rotation which is really only used for when you are making a mosaic single shots you dont have to worry about rotation cause the movement is the same in each shot or should I say night shooting.

I am night one of shooting with filters so have 3 nights to go then my first real photo will be taken with mono camera and filters then its put it all together... next week we will see the result.. Many thanks for the comment.
2 years ago

Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi Steve
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
What you manage to achieve is fantastic!
Many years ago, only a select few could ever hope to see this kind of thing from a telescope at the top of a very high mountain. These days a select few can use technology to get the same result! As always, I am impressed!!
Best Wishes, a nice week end, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to Peter_Private_Box:

Peter this allows me to use all my Nikon Prime lens to ass to what the telescope can do . this is my 300MM prime lens I bought for space as it had no auto focus just manual. yes to have the proper mount and set up this is from my back yard in the city.

this just goes to prove there is just so much out in space. my next photo will be the most interesting. many thanks and for me it some that fill in the nights.
2 years ago
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