M42 Las Palma 2400meters. 30mins. Bortle 2

[rare robin]

M42 Las Palma 2400meters. 30mins. Bortle 2

[sonic night]

ver nice, i would try to preserve core more

[summer steeple]

Did you use a refractor?

[rare robin]

yes

[summer steeple]

Why not a newtonian

Or any other reflector

[rare robin]

newts are not practical... how to take it from Germany to Canaria...

[summer steeple]

Right well could've taken a 6 inch rc they are pretty compact and lightweight

[rare robin]

I love RC but big ones like 10 inches

[summer steeple]

You Should get a small one for travel

[rare robin]

for travel i think i am fine with the askar103

[summer steeple]

Well a 6 inch has a lot better resolving capabilities and the rc6 is shorter than your current scope but it is heavier by 4lbs or 2kg but again you'll have a lot better resolving capability

[rare robin]

i would love one

but there is a priority shopping list

first is the full frame mono

[gilded tundra]

Lovely

[gleaming ginkgo]

Its crazy how much data you got from just 30mins.

[summer steeple]

It's orion It's really bright

[gleaming ginkgo]

I know but my 4h exposure in bortle 5 doesnt look as nice. Guess that the advantage of having really dark skies and also im still learning processing