cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1240211
I took this picture back in 2019. It's a composite of 10 exposures (I can't remember the exact exposure time but probably around a minute per exposure).
Taken with a Canon 6D and Tamron 150-600mm on a tripod and star adventurer for tracking, no guiding.
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It does the job, but this lens is right at the limit of what it can do, especially with the guide scope as well. I also have the counterweight kit.
It's not super precise, some adjustments have a bit of play so it takes some finessing but it can produce pretty good results.
I haven't looked into is there's something better out there now however.