47 Tucanae and the SMC January 14 2010 Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day

January 14 2010 47 Tucanae and the SMC

The great southern globular cluster 47 Tucanae, and the Small Magellanic Cloud. Taken with Canon 400D at 200mm, 10 x 1 min, ISO 1600, F/5.6.
Submitted by: Rob_K	Location: Bright, Victoria, Australia	Date: December 21 2009

2010-01-14 00:31:29 GMT mb

Great image. What kind of Lens?

2010-01-14 01:14:10 GMT LouisS

You captured one gorgeous cluster. Beautiful image.

2010-01-14 05:54:00 GMT DavidF

How much did this picture cost? I already know its plenty!

2010-01-14 09:17:12 GMT Rob_K

Thanks all! mb, the lens is just a cheapo Sigma 55-200mm zoom lens. David, the main cost of the image is in astrophotography-related madness. I use an entry-level DSLR (400D), a cheap secondhand lens, and for this shot a borrowed EQ5 mount. Usually I manually guide on an old EQ1 mount. No computerised mounts, and expensive cameras, telescope etc. You don't need big bucks for a shot like this!

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January 14 2010