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Rho-Ophiuchus Nebula Complex
Rho-Ophiuchus Nebula Complex
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: 30 Seconds or More (Basic Editing III*)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon
Location: Dallas, Oregon
Date: Jun 18, 2006
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 800
Shutter: Bulb
Galleries: Astrophotography
Date Uploaded: Jun 19, 2006

This is a single exposure of 256 seconds using a Canon 20Da and a Sigma 105mm macro lens. These were mounted piggyback on a Meade LX200 Telescope mount for tracking.

The Rho-Ophiuchus Nebula Complex is part of the Milkyway. You can find it with the naked eye by locating the star Antares.

All basic editing done with Photoshop CS2.

Statistics
Place: 49 out of 170
Avg (all users): 5.9396
Avg (commenters): 7.5833
Avg (participants): 5.9079
Avg (non-participants): 5.9475
Views since voting: 2069
Views during voting: 630
Votes: 381
Comments: 15
Favorites: 0


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06/29/2006 09:57:55 AM
Dennis, I'd venture to say that fewer than 1 out of 1000 DPC users appreciate what this photo depicts and have no idea the difficulties involved in capturing the subtleties shown. Not only do you show the dust lanes leading into Sagittarius, but you've also captured the elusive nebulosities around Rho Oph. Superb work with a single exposure. From one astrophotographer to another, my hat is off. I'd love to see a link to a full size version, if you have one online.
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06/28/2006 06:02:27 AM
Should have scored higher, imo.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/27/2006 12:33:56 AM
Cool. Interested to see what you took this with.
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06/25/2006 04:36:19 PM
I love these night shots. This is very crisp. I would be curious to know your ISO, etc. I have built a scotch-mount to try this myself, but haven't had the opportunity to try it out.
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06/24/2006 12:39:30 AM
i've been waiting for a sky shot from this challenge. worth the wait.
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06/23/2006 11:19:55 PM
Nice shot! I think I can see my house from here.
06/23/2006 07:00:32 PM
I Like this simply because it's so different than everything else. I think it seems almost too bright though--especially in the front left corner.
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06/23/2006 01:20:19 PM
Astro-photography is a wonder indeed. I look forward to reading your photo notes. Thanks for helping us see the bigger picture of light. Talk about 30 seconds "or more" exposure!
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06/23/2006 11:29:17 AM
Very, very nice astronomy shot. Good colors, good tracking. Might consider sharpening more to make the individual stars stand out more, especially the high density galactic plane ones on the left.
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06/23/2006 10:33:04 AM
This is a beautiful picture, you dont see many space shots. It shows a lot and is really clear. Great pic! :)
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06/22/2006 08:16:18 PM
Absolutly amazing shot! I will be coming back to see how you did this. Great job!
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06/22/2006 01:36:21 PM
Meets Challenge:2
Aesthetics:1
Technical: 2
Wow: 0
Originality:1
Total Score: 6
06/22/2006 09:00:31 AM
gotta love these photos. GL. One thing though, did you pick a name that is scientific termy. <---nice word right? Anyway is there a more common name for the constellation, like maybe a layman term?
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06/21/2006 07:39:30 PM
Wonderful!!
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06/21/2006 12:35:43 AM
This will score well. Nice capture.
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