Images were taken with a self-modified Full Spectrum Canon 6D full frame camera. I have a review of the Canon 6D model posted HERE.
Imaging scope used was a 12" Astro-Tech RC telescope using a new Orion HDX110 equatorial GoTo mount. For lifting the heavy mount (55 lbs.) onto the pier and the telescope (50 lbs.) onto the mount, I use a small hydraulic lift table that I take with me. The tripod/pier weighs 65 lbs. and I used a large plastic container with wheels to move it to where I set up. A Youtube video of my Orion HDX110 field setup can be seen HERE.
The EQMOD ASCOM driver was used to drive the HDX110 mount directly via a USB2EQ5 Interface Cable.
Equipment used:
The Orion HDX110 mount was polar aligned using the Pole Master camera and software.
During this New Moon period we had 7 clear (useable) nights. SQM meter readings ranged between 21.67 and 21.71.
M56 Globular Cluster - 060116:
15 two-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 43 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
Same as above but cropped:
Bernard 93 - 053016:
12 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 97 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
M12 Globular Cluster - 060316:
16 two-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 100 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
M14 Globular Cluster - 060316:
11 two-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 100 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
Arp 188 Galaxy - 060116:
25 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 75 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
M86 and M84 Galaxies - 060116:
25 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 87 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 5907 Galaxy - 053116:
23 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 63 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
M87 Galaxy - 060816:
20 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 98 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 4244 Galaxy - 060916:
20 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 78 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 6822 Galaxy - 060916:
30 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 100 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
NGC 6914 Nebula - 060916:
15 six-minute exposures at ISO 1600 captured with AT12RC at prime using Full Spectrum modified 6D were combined using DeepSkyStacker and reduced in size for display (1400X935). 63 dark frames and Master Flat & Bias were used for calibration.
Moon on 060816:
Youtube video of all above images:
Time lapse over 5 nights beginning on May 30, 2016:
Timelapse on June 9, 2016:
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Images taken at the Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in July 2016 CLICK HERE
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