Milkyway Montage

[bartman (Bart)]

Well Done Marc!
I attempted a similar shot ( a pano ) but it was just a rough/test .
Yours is what I wanted to get to but never got there!
Cheers
Bartman

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Ric

Excellent work Marc.

I think you have done a wonderful job in its presentation.

Thanks a lot Ric.

Originally Posted by bartman

Well Done Marc!
I attempted a similar shot ( a pano ) but it was just a rough/test .
Yours is what I wanted to get to but never got there!
Cheers
Bartman

Thanks Bart. Widefields are fun when the seeing's not good.

[Brundah1 (David)]

Fantastic result Marc, you are a creative genius.

Wish I had your IT skills. If you can improve on this result that would be amazing.

You are an inspiration to us beginners.

David

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Brundah1

Fantastic result Marc, you are a creative genius.

Wish I had your IT skills. If you can improve on this result that would be amazing.

You are an inspiration to us beginners.

David

Thanks a lot David. I'm glad these shots make you want to image some more. Whatever you do at any level you have to enjoy the hobby. It's not a competition. Good pics or bad pics, they're yours and that's all that matters. Have fun.

[midnight (Darrin)]

This reminds of a wall picture I had on my wall in my early teens and I loved that wall picture of the Milky Way. When we moved houses in the late 90's it went missing in the move and I have never seen it since. This production of yours Marc is reminiscent of that picture and I love it.

Well done!

Darrin...

[multiweb (Marc)]

Thanks Darrin. When I have reshot something better I'll make sure I send you guys the link for a print out.

[astroboy]

Great work Marc
Did you use CCD for the main image ? must have needed a heap of shots to put togeter.

Thanks
Zane

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by astroboy

Great work Marc
Did you use CCD for the main image ? must have needed a heap of shots to put togeter.

Thanks
Zane

Thanks Zane. Yes I used a QHY8 with a Ha 7nm Baader filter on a Pentax lens at 35mm. The subs were all guided with a QHY5/PHD on a G11. Approx. 10x10min per panels. I did 6 panels overlapping slightly. It all turned out pretty noisy. Combination of bad seeing, poor transparency, moon glow and lack of practice and undertanding on my part. But I'll be back at it once the skies clear, having learnt my lesson.

[RobF (Rob)]

Inspiring stuff Marc. I love the way you've often got a project in mind and just keep plugging and plugging away until it really comes together in spectacular fashion.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by RobF

Inspiring stuff Marc. I love the way you've often got a project in mind and just keep plugging and plugging away until it really comes together in spectacular fashion.

Thank you Rob. Yeah I tend to start too many things at the same time and don't finish them... but I'll blame the weather this time.

[gregbradley]

That's fabulous Marc. I love the presentation.

We are like twins at the moment. I just did a Ha mosaic of the same area with the Proline and a Pentax 67 55mm lens.

Greg.

[Cosmic (Daniel)]

Most impressive, it shows the time and effort well invested here

Dan.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

That's fabulous Marc. I love the presentation.

We are like twins at the moment. I just did a Ha mosaic of the same area with the Proline and a Pentax 67 55mm lens.

Greg.

Thanks Greg - looking forward to yours.

Originally Posted by Cosmic

Most impressive, it shows the time and effort well invested here

Dan.

Thanks Dan. Wasn't easy to fit everything in with the weather. Will re-visit soon with better FL.