Scorpius, Galactic Rift and Milky Way

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by cazza132

Will find out in 9 days whether it has made the cut.

..probably worth a few bob each way I recon

Mike - thanks mate! Nick has done an amazing job with such a large project. His dedication is amazing! I have a long way to go with the 135mm Ziess, but I have covered much of the Milky Way, Orion and Ophiuchus.

I think you guys must have woke up one day and thought "hmmm?...now then...what should I image tonight?......I know!!, I'll just image everything!"


Mike

[Paul Haese]

Lovely work Troy, excellent colour and saturation. Epic image. I take it some of this image was captured last year with Mars in the field there?

[Shiraz (Ray)]

amazing image Troy - stunning.

[Striker (Tony)]

Incredible Troy, love your work mate

[cazza132 (Troy Casswell)]

Thanks Paul, Shiraz and Striker.

Most of this image was taken while Saturn and Mars were hanging together. In fact, I gave this area of the sky a nudge several times while they were hanging out, but not enough to highlight the loops they made during their dance due to weather limitations and work.
Damn, I wish I had acreage on the west of the great dividing range! Maybe some day when I retire and set up a fast scope with a fat arse in a dome with a beer fridge and a bar.

[CapturingTheNight (Greg)]

Simply stunning Troy.....again. You are a true master with great dedication to your craft. Lots of work for sure.