Taking a pic of Andromeda Galaxy???

[MikeCracknell]

Post your own version of the Andromeda galaxy, taken by yourself, as shown by Brian Cox at 25:00 into this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj5yKaBOjWI&feature=player_embedded#at=3230

Off you pop (need a clear night sky though)

If you have Android on your phone, get the free app "Google Sky Map" to help you locate the constellation in which it lies

Would love to see if its possible for a simpleton like me to do lol!!!

I'll give it a go when the weather is good

 

[doccrx]

I would love to do this, but I've not got a telescope plus the light pollution here is really bad.

This forum should help you out though:

http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging/

 

[MikeCracknell]

OMG thanks for that!!!!

First post I clicked on:

Unreal, just unreal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[doccrx]

...I know it's crazy to think you can do this in your back garden.

These just blew me away:
http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-deep-sky/125527-2010-deep-sky-imaging-showcase.html - There's at least 1 of Andromeda on there.

There's a lot to learn and money to be spent to get to that level. However that one of Saturn is relatively simple to do.

 

[ukaskew]

...I know it's crazy to think you can do this in your back garden.

These just blew me away:
http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-deep-sky/125527-2010-deep-sky-imaging-showcase.html - There's at least 1 of Andromeda on there.

There's a lot to learn and money to be spent to get to that level. However that one of Saturn is relatively simple to do.

WTF! The pics in the link are incredible, properly mind blowing stuff.

 

[Kaiser Dave]

It's very possible to get a pic of andromeda with a simple camera/tripod setup!
Just Don't expect much more than a fuzzy blob
A big aperture lens will be best, set wide open to drag in every photon you can! I have some shots taken like this somewhere, if i can find them i'll put them up.

That Saturn shot will be relatively simple if you happen to have an 8inch scope on an eq mount with software tracking and a ccd camera floating around

 

[MikeCracknell]

Totally stunning awesome amazing photos.

Just incredible. Just to think that the light from some of those galaxies has been travelling for billions of years! The distance is mind boggling, just so amazing to think how far all these things are away, hhow many planets are there up there with life on, all these things. Amazing!

 

[richy22]

Holy crap some of them pics are stunning

 

[Silent_Scone]

Some ace shots in there

 

[mace¬]

Mental! Will my Kit lens and a set of binoculars work?

 

[Xanda73]

Nothing as good as the images on that site, but my best effort:

Try it - not as easy as it looks without all the gear those boys use.

 

[MikeCracknell]

That moon pic is amazing!!!!

I really want some good equipment - not sure a zoom & binos will work, but I'll try anything!

 

[Xanda73]

Thanks. Used this

and this

but it was a while ago and much better results can be obtained with modern digital gear and image stacking. I would highly advise getting some proper reading material on the subject if you want to have a go. There is plenty of suitable 2nd hand stuff available for those on a budget.

 

[DeeKay86]

I had no idea pics like in that link could be taken from a back garden!

Friggin amazing!