Eta - a reprocess using StarTools

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

This is the uncropped version of an image taken in May this year. I posted a cropped version previously, but like this more.

Processed in StarTools. It is always a challenge coming to grips with new software, but I have to say that this was a good way to learn StarTools.

Cooled Canon 1000D (7C, couple of degrees above dew point), Tak EM200-B, 210 second lights at iso400, because of light pollution. Calibration frames - yes. All frames dithered ~10 - 15+ pixels.

Slightly higher res... http://www.astrobin.com/23830/

Tips, suggestions... hate it to bits?

[multiweb (Marc)]

That looks terrific. Well done.

[Poita (Peter)]

...it goes on forever—and—oh my God—it's full of stars!

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Beautiful image, Rowland!

[stardust steve (Steve)]

Absolutely love it to bits

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

Well, thanks guys. Much appreciated. Perhaps too many stars... but working on it still.

[Osirisra (Ken)]

Sweeeeet. Very nice work!

[Sebbie (Sebastian)]

That's why they call it 'The Milky Way' Great shot!

[Forgey (Paula)]

beautiful Rowland, lovely colours.

[rolls05 (Roland)]

Originally Posted by rcheshire

Well, thanks guys. Much appreciated. Perhaps too many stars... but working on it still.

To many stars? I should be so lucky.Nothing wrong with impressing us with the majesty of the cosmos.,MORE STARS THE BETTER,I say.

[rcheshire (Rowland)]

Thanks again everyone. I like the stars too, but I don't like diffraction spikes - working on that one?