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. 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 at first using the mount's polar align scope and then later tweaked using the drift align function of PHDGuiding 2. Sky Qlaity Meter readings during the nine clear nights during this period ranged from 21.58 to 21.81.
Nebulosity near Sadr - 9/8/15:
26 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 (1200X800).
M72 Globular Cluster - 9/7/15:
31 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 (1200X800).
M72 Globular Cluster as above cropped:
NGC 7332 and 7339 Galaxies - 9/7/15:
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 (1200X800).
NGC 7332 and 7339 Galaxies as above cropped:
NGC 6781 Planetary Nebula - 9/7/15:
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 (1200X800).
NGC 6781 Planetary Nebula as above cropped:
NGC 7094 Planetary Nebula - 9/7/15:
NGC 7094 Planetary Nebula as above cropped:
IC 348 Nebula - 9/10/15:
NGC 1499 Nebula (partial) - 9/10/15:
NGC 1042 & NGC 1052 Galaxies - 9/14/15:
31 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 (1200X800).
NGC 7789 Open Cluster - 9/14/15:
54 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 (1200X800).
Sharpless 2-157 Nebula - 9/15/15:
Abell 426 Galaxy Cluster - 9/15/15:
35 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 (1200X800).
Abell 426 Galaxy Cluster as above cropped:
LDN 673 Dark Nebula - 9/15/15:
24 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 (1200X800).
B 92 Dark Nebula - 9/16/15:
IC 1871 Nebula - 9/16/15:
18 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 (1200X800).
B 143 Dark Nebula - 9/16/15:
Vehicle lights from Public Program Area during Aurora on 9/11/15:
Full Spectrum Canon T5i with 18mm lens.
Field Light Pollution from bright red and white lights during Aurora on 9/11/15:
Moon - 9/16/15:
Captured with Full Spectrum modified 6D at prime through 12" Astro-Tech RC and reduced in size for display (1200X800).
NGC 247 Galaxy - 9/16/15:
B 150 Dark Nebula - 9/17/15:
NGC 2403 Galaxy - 9/17/15:
21 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 (1200X800).
NGC 7129 Nebula & 7142 Open Cluster - 9/17/15:
NGC 7538 Nebula - 9/17/15:
16 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 (1200X800).
Time-lapse Animation of brief Aurora on 9/11/15:
If you agree with the proposed rules and actions for the Astronomy Observation Field at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park, please consider adding your name by clicking the "SIGN NOW" button at this link:
Proposed Rules and Actions for Cherry Springs
YouTube Slideshow Video of the above images (Best in 1080P) :
DSLR Modification Service: I am selling and converting Canon 450D, 500D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D, 1000D & 1100D DSLR cameras for astro imaging. CLICK HERE for details.
Images taken at the Chiefland Fall Star Party in November 2014 CLICK HERE
Image taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park on October 25, 2014 CLICK HERE
Images taken of Comet Jacques at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in August 2014 CLICK HERE
Image taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park on August 17, 2014 CLICK HERE
Images taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in May 2014 CLICK HERE
Images taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in April 2014 CLICK HERE
Images taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in August 2013 CLICK HERE
Images taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in May 2013 CLICK HERE
Images taken at the Fall Star Party at Chiefland, Florida in November 2012 CLICK HERE
Images taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in August 2012 CLICK HERE
Images taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in July 2012 CLICK HERE
Images taken at Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park in June 2012 CLICK HERE
Detailed instructions for modifying a Canon 450D, 1000D, 1100D, 500D, 550D, 600D, 650D & 700D CLICK HERE
Considering a DSLR for astro imaging? Link to my DSLR Modification Service
Detailed instructions for building a whole camera peltier cooling system CLICK HERE
Astro images with the modified 450D: CLICK HERE
My Astro YouTube videos: CLICK HERE