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Snapshot of the Orion Nebula

Discussion in 'Observing Celestial Objects' started by bventrudo, Dec 21, 2017.

Snapshot of the Orion Nebula

Started by bventrudo on Dec 21, 2017 at 9:09 PM

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  1. bventrudo

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    bventrudo, Dec 21, 2017
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    After a quick look with binoculars at the Orion Nebula and the other features in and around the Sword of Orion, I tried to capture the same view with a quick snapshot through a DSLR. This view shows the Sword region framed against tree limbs over Washington, D.C. It's amazing what modern DSLRs can do! This is almost within the realm of a hand-held shot...

    Taken with an unmodified Nikon D750 with Nikkor 70-200 mm f/4 lens at 200 mm, 2 seconds, ISO6400.
     

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    Mak the Night, Dec 22, 2017
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    Nice picture.
     
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    Orion25, Dec 22, 2017
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    That is a cool shot. The tree limbs are a nice touch. I can even see a little color in the nebulosity.
     
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    BillP, Dec 22, 2017
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    That is incredible for a 2 sec exposure!! Imagine if you attached a 2" UHC filter to the front of that lens!!
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Dec 22, 2017
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    From the location of the take, the level of detail is both amazing and encouraging! Encouraging as it may just compel others' to dust of that old camera and give it a go.

    We can hope, at least. Thanks, Brian!

    Dave
     
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    Nebula, Dec 23, 2017
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    I agree it's a nice picture, the nebula between the trees.
     
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    bventrudo, Dec 29, 2017
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    Bill - I will indeed give it a try with a UHC filter (actually an Optolong L-Pro filter) to see what I can pull out. A little guiding would help also so I can set the shutter a little longer.
     

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