octane2 posted:

I've been involved in astrophotography for a number of years now.

I, personally feel that astrophotography is the most difficult discipline in the realm of photography, where the factors of environment, technology, patience, and the labour of love (or, should that be love of labour?) all must combine for an effort to pay off dividends.

There's been countless times where I've driven several hundred kilometres out into the bush for a weekend of camping and imaging only to be met by cloud and rain. It just comes with the hobby, I suppose. I only just had to cancel today a four day trip out 600km away as the forecast is non-stop cloud and rain until Sunday. Fail.

Anyways, thought I'd share a few images. If you'd like to see some more, or have specific gear-related questions, just ask.

The Eta Carinae Nebula (NGC 3372) in Carina - Mark II
24 x 300 seconds (2 hours)


Delle Caustiche, The Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) in Sagittarius
16 x 240 seconds (1 hour and 4 minutes)


The Rho Ophiuchus Complex in Ophiuchus
35 x 240 seconds (2 hours and 20 minutes)


Thanks for looking.