First attempt at the Milky Way

[Tailgunner]

This is my first attempt at the Milky Way. Anyhow, I tend to make my night skies darker but I kept seeing lighter skies with Milky Way photos. So hopefully this isn't too bad.

Thanks.

 

[pgriz]

Did you flip that view? I see the Andromeda nebula (M31) at the top left, and Double Cluster in Persus at the middle right. I would expect to see it to the left (west) of Andromeda.

 

[robbins.photo]

Good lord that is horrible. Seriously. Does not look a thing like a candy bar. Not even close. Have you tried cleaning your lens? Sheesh...

lol

 

[Tailgunner]

Did you flip that view? I see the Andromeda nebula (M31) at the top left, and Double Cluster in Persus at the middle right. I would expect to see it to the left (west) of Andromeda.

All I did was crop it a little…took out a tree in the lower left.

I honestly not sure which direction I was facing…Polaris was to the right a little I believe if that helps.

 

[Tailgunner]

Good lord that is horrible. Seriously. Does not look a thing like a candy bar. Not even close. Have you tried cleaning your lens? Sheesh...

lol

Damit, now you got me thinking about a Milky Way bar lol

 

[NancyMoranG]

Did you flip that view? I see the Andromeda nebula (M31) at the top left, and Double Cluster in Persus at the middle right. I would expect to see it to the left (west) of Andromeda.

You are kidding right?
i know you know your stuff from posts, but you really see that? Geez. (Slaps head and vows to learn more about stars)

Nice shot for a 1 st try or 2nd. You must be happy to have opened another 'Pandoras Box' to learning more photography techniques!
Nancy

 

[robbins.photo]

Good lord that is horrible. Seriously. Does not look a thing like a candy bar. Not even close. Have you tried cleaning your lens? Sheesh...

lol

Damit, now you got me thinking about a Milky Way bar lol

Oh crap.. now I am too.. drat. I hate my amazing Jedi like abilities some days, it sucks when they rebound like that. Sigh. Ok, heading to the store. Back in a few.. lol

 

[Tailgunner]

Did you flip that view? I see the Andromeda nebula (M31) at the top left, and Double Cluster in Persus at the middle right. I would expect to see it to the left (west) of Andromeda.

You are kidding right?
i know you know your stuff from posts, but you really see that? Geez. (Slaps head and vows to learn more about stars)

Nice shot for a 1 st try or 2nd. You must be happy to have opened another 'Pandoras Box' to learning more photography techniques!
Nancy

Thanks, Astrophotography is quite fun!

 

[The_Pearl_Poet]

It appears washed out. What settings did you use? From my limited experience, taking good Milky Way photos is technically challenging due to the low available light and long exposure times. Also, was there a lot of light pollution or were you in a dark area?

 

[Tailgunner]

It appears washed out. What settings did you use? From my limited experience, taking good Milky Way photos is technically challenging due to the low available light and long exposure times. Also, was there a lot of light pollution or were you in a dark area?

I'll have to double check the settings tomorrow but I was dealing with light pollution.