Agreed!

Very cool. I was pleasantly surprised that you’d captured a section of sky that would normally not be considered interesting.

M35 from Friday night
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...13&oe=5E8527F9

Don't forget NGC 2158!

Fantastic photo. I'm green at your setup and results. I'd love to do astrophotography. I don't really have the kit, time or setup to get into it right now, but someday.

Thanks Steve!

Got some Oxygen and sulfur data added to my existing hydrogen. About 12-13 hours of exposures over two nights.
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...e8&oe=5E7AC76D

Very nice!

Thanks!

Had a 16x20 metal print made. Kinda digging it.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1576974025.JPG

That's beautiful, Eric. Looks almost 3D from here.

Very cool!

I envy both your skill and your clear sky! I've been living with a Bortle Infinity lately :( And now my latitude even prevents decent solar viewing, there's been a constant haze up to 30 degrees or so.

Thanks guys!

Re-processed M35 and NGC2158.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1578194470.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1579478976.jpg

Found this on Craigslist, asking $50 for the telescope. New to astronomy, and only interested after looking at this astronomy thread. Woundering what if it's a good scope?

It was probably $129 new. Maybe less. The scope itself will give a decent enough image but the mount is pretty wobbly. These types of scopes are a cheap entry into viewing to see if it keeps your interest. Might be worth it. If you don't like it you can probably sell it for that.

Well without knowing the specs I can only go by what I've known about Tasco over the years. They are generally plastic, using very poor optics. But if you use a decent eyepiece you can get decent views of the moon. For $50 you may get a feel for the hobby but don't expect much at all.

Here is a nice guide.

https://youtu.be/1_PgtDpZl3c

Thanks Eric and Flatbutt. Looked at some telescopes on line and can buy a higher quality telescope for not much more money. So, I'm not buying the one on Craigslist. The video was very helpful and seems like a reflector telescope might be the best entry level scope.

I live in a great location to look at the sky in the Carson Valley, near the desert and mountains. would like to see the Orion Nebula.

thanks,
Gary

Looked at the Celestron Astro Master 114 EQ telescope on line. Seems to be a highly rated beginners telescope. Watched a few videos and it comes with a motor drive to track planets.