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Posted: 03 Feb 2023

Taken: 03 Feb 2023

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Keel Nebula and NGC3247

Keel Nebula and NGC3247
this is three night for the Keel top photo but only two night the bottom NGC3247. I knew they where close but got quite a shock to see them come together . this is not set up as a panorama but just two single shots of the area. you will note that this is the correct rotation of the Keel but does not look any thing like the ship. through better editing more of the background detail shows up.


NGC3199 & NGC 3247

Erhard Bernstein, Paolo Tanino, Gillian Everett, Peter_Private_Box and 5 other people have particularly liked this photo

6 comments - The latest ones
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Keep it up Steve
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Nick Weall club
I will as long as there is no clouds and rain...
2 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
Wonderful Steve, how did you get into this very specialised type of photography
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Peter Castell club
In answer to your question I have always been interested since a child reading my father's books on space. I decided that as it came close to retirement I should start something that will keep the brain active and tested. I have been taking photos of the milkyway as wide field bows for years still do when I get the chance.

The Bow

Plus I already had a more than capable camera and lens so it was take the first step which was the hardest part. once I was able to see it was possible it has been a learning curve with Carlos's help and guidance. It has not been that hard I find the hardest part on computer as I am not a computer person. I think the results speak for themselves just an ordinary person who put there mind to it. It is all about to change as I am getting the bits together to use a 8" reflector(Mirror) Telescope rather than the Refractor ( like camera lens) I am using at the moment. That is a whole different field a complete set of totally new problems and a jump in Quality.

I hope that answers your question in a roundabout way i guess an enquiring mind has a lot to do with it, and being up for the challenge.
2 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Amazing to see
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Thank You.
2 years ago.

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