A couple of astronomy images I took last night.

[Sid]

Wow Astronut, that's amazing...

No-one reading this thread should think that astro imaging is beyond them though - sure, you aren't going to capture images like Astronut's without good equipment and a high level of skill.

But there is some level of astro imaging open to almost everyone. Like planetary and lunar imaging using webcam equipped telescopes or even just a consumer digicam on a tripod.

There are loads of tutorials on the web for all levels of equipment and skill - give it a go if you are interested !

[Fr8monkey]

I just set the moon picture as my desk top... Coll stuff!

[Astronut]

Thanks guys . Sid is right of course. Astro-imaging is well within the reach of everyone who wants to do it. You can throw a little or a lot at it money wise. Using a webcam to image the planets and Moon is a great and inexpensive way to get started.

This is my current rig:

That's a Celestron CGEM DX mount with an Astrotech AT6RC scope. Behind the scope, is a small refractor telescope that I use for autoguiding but you can't see that in this shot as the RC is blocking it from view.

[Rjhere]

Oh my god. That's a beautifull picture! I will buy some filter set after a while when i get the money. Including moon and solar filter. That picture is pure awesomness!

I can't wait to get goin' with my new scope! Wish ya'll clear skies everyone!