Last 6 Months of Images from my telescope

After 10 years, I have gotten back into my Astrophotography hobby, bought some new kit and well, here is what I have achieved over the last 6 months despite the crappy UK weather. Hope you engoy

[@airgunnersedge4061]

Amazing and breathtaking views!!!!!!

[@billynotat]

Awesome photographs

[@RussDouglas222]

Fantastic images, thanks for sharing Steve. 👌😎

[@GaryC23-8]

I’m absolutely gobsmacked Steve. I didn’t realise you were into astrophotography as well, fantastic images and I hope you do more of it on your channel.👍👍👍

[@dave-j-k]

Well I never knew :) Great photos there, stunning in fact. Can I be so bold as to ask what sort of investment there is in the equipment please?

[@airgunology]

Camera 2k, scope 2k, mount 4k other bits 1k

[@dave-j-k]

@@airgunology Thanks for that, nice equipment.

[@pdevine999]

Amazing pics , I used to have a 8 inch , but I never saw anything like this, few questions : How much did this setup cost roughly with one stand ? Also how many images are you overlaying to produce the final image ? I sold up because we get about 2 nights per year when you can see the sky properly , i suppose its a bit clearer up near Jodwell bank ?

[@airgunology]

2k scope, 4k mount,, 2k camera. Images are normally 2 - 4 minute subs and stacked together to give roughly 1 - 2 hours total time depending on the target

[@agoogleuserblootet5111]

Hi Steve, Fairly new back into the Sport. Invested recently in an Air Arms TX 200 in .177. Whats your thoughts on The Vector Optics range of Scopes, versus, say Hawke ? Stunning images btw. Jim.

[@airgunology]

Personally I would say they are on a par. Take your pick on price. Your a beginner, so no point in spending a shed load, get what feels good and cheapish. Trust me if you get hooked, your wallet will hurt

[@agoogleuserblootet5111]

@@airgunology Many thanks Steve. Yes, wallet hurting already. Iv'e just ordered a Blue Laminate HW97K in .177. My Partner doesn't know yet. Btw......Thanks for your past videos on You Tube. I learned how to properly hold my Rifle from your good self and my accuracy has improved no end. Keep up the good work.

[@rapalaron6348]

@@agoogleuserblootet5111 Partners don't have to know everything😉 If you did not buy a BLUE laminated stock she would probably not even notice......🤣 The HW97 is a superb air rifle. I have the thumbhole modell in .177 with a hawke Airmax compact 4-16. I can recommend that scope. Cheers!

[@agoogleuserblootet5111]

@@rapalaron6348 Thanks Rapalaron, I'll look out for that Scope. Looking forward to getting my Mitts on the HW97. Seems to get good reviews everywhere.

[@pdevine999]

I have both , if your looking at the same price I would say Hawke . not by much though.