Subject: M42
Author: Jerry Namba
Scope: WO Megrez 80 II ED Triplet APO
Instruments: Nikon D50, LXD75 Goto Mount
Exposure time:1 20sec., 3 60sec., 4 2min.
Place & Seeing:Adair, OR conditions 3 out of 5 with some skyglow
Date:Nov. 25 2005
Remarks:
Downloaded with Picasa, Stacked with Registacks and processed with GIMP. Overlaid and blended with a low exposure to regain detail for longer exposures. Color blue shifted for maximun contrast and detail.
I am 43 and still a beginner to astrophotography as of last October '05. A faithful user of WO products and have experienced unparalled support by David Yang and Team. I currently have a Megrez Super APO but did not have accomodating weather in time for the contest.