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Small Magellanic CLoud NGC 292

Small Magellanic CLoud NGC 292
I had some issue's with the 8" telescope I did wonder if it was from the camera , So I went old school.

This is the nikon rig with the 300mm D lens and the 1" sensor camera QHY183C , this is pure old school no auto focus but a manual focus with a mask.

Passed with flying colours you cant get more positive proof than this. The 8" is up for a major upgrade that will be a whole different set of photos. Yes you have seen this area Before. Same lens different sensor, dont think any of this is easy it always comes at a cost.

Small Magellanic Cloud  & 47 Tucanae.

Small part of the Small Magellanic Cloud

NGC371 In the Small Magellanic Cloud

QHY 183C -10c 92 shots 10 min two night shooting.
MeLE Mini PC
Pegasus Astro Pocket Mini power box
Optolong LeNhance filter,
Nikon 300mm D F4 set to F4
Skywatcher NEQ 6 Pro Hypertuned
SVbony 50MM Guide scope
QHY5L-II-M Guide camera
Guided PHD2, Nina
Pixinsight, PTgui, Ps

Nouchetdu38, Erhard Bernstein, Ko Hummel, Stephan Fey and 10 other people have particularly liked this photo


10 comments - The latest ones
 uwschu
uwschu club
sehr schöne Arbeit!!
7 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to uwschu club
Not bad for a Nikon prime many thanks.
7 months ago.
 MaggsMep
MaggsMep club
As magnificent as ever, fantastic series Steve!
7 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to MaggsMep club
Thank you but I had to turn old school to prove it all ok.
7 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Steve
Impressive as ever!!
We never get skies this clear..
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
7 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
You would be very surprised just what you could find but I agree our cloudless skies bo make it appealing.
7 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Great astro images, Steve.
7 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to tiabunna club
Thank you George I hope after this weekend it get a whole lot better. Replaced the spider on the Newtonian with a new solid one piece rather than the flexible one that came with the telescope.
7 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Super Images Steve I don't know the words to say how fantastic thay are ⭐
Have a great day.
TOZ
7 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to TOZ club
Toz I still pinch myself when I see them work out after a night shoot as I never expected to get images like this. I have to than Carlos pushing and trying never to give in or give up.
7 months ago.

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