Thank you, Steve. It is my intention image all DSOs on Scorpion
I was just wondering why in M6 the red star has 6 spikes? Normally I only see 4 spikes. If spikes are produceed by light dispersion due to rods that hold the secondary mirror, what created the two others ?
Love the simplicity of just doing clusters. Great work!
Some of the images that you presented look a bit brown. Just a suggestion and I'm not sure if this is the problem, maybe try aligning the colour channels in Photoshop using the histogram as a guide.
Thank you very much, Paul. It was just what I needed. Short and objective.
"... a strong concentration toward the center ... moderately rich in stars (50-100 stars)"
Thank you, TheDecepticon. You are right.
Some pictures have red-brown background due to light pollution on the site I have used. Still don't have filters.
Within 2 days I will be operating from the observatory that I build. This problem and the limitation on the total time of exposure will be overcome.
I believe that I will produce better and cleaner pictures.
NGC 6231 is one of my favorite open clusters. It is a great target to show first time viewers. 2 weeks ago when my club last met NGC 6231 got nearly as many wow's from first timers as Saturn did.
Your pictures certainly do those beautiful objects justice.
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