NGC 5139 - Omega Centauri

[dalelieb]

Hi All,
My first attempt at this one.
Any comments or suggestions welcome.

Dale

Details:

About 40x8m Lum, 12x3m RGB each
Image scale 0.47 arsec/pixel
Image size +- 30x20 arcmin
Captured with MaximDL
Processed with PS CS4

Equipment:
Scope: Celestron EdgeHD 14"
Mount: ASA DDM60
Camera: FLI Microline 11002, Astrodon filters
Guiding: MMOAG with Loadstar camera
Focuser: FLI Atlas

Software:
TheSkyX, ACP Planner, ACP, ACP Scheduler, FMax, MaximDL, Photoshop CS4

Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

[multiweb]

Very sharp view of the core. Beautiful shot. :thumbsup:

[Ross G]

Nice photo Dale.

Sharp and detailed.

Ross.

[Larryp]

Very nice, Dale

[jsmoraes]

Sharp, many details, good shape of stars, yellow is natural, blue is a bit strong.

Omega isn't an easy cluster to capture and process. But I know you will show us an excellent image. You have a very good set of equipment to do it. :thumbsup: