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bobbyf
13-10-2013, 10:26 PM
Even as a newbie, this is becoming a favourite part of the night sky, probably because there's so much to see.
I'm no expert, but i got at least M8, M16, M17 & M20.
Nikon D7000 with 50mm F1.8D, on a CG5-GT mount
This is a stack of about 30 images, 25secs, ISO3200 at F4.
Processed in DSS with small adjustments in PS.

I love the contrast between the dark and light areas.

Regards

Bob

nebulosity.
14-10-2013, 03:10 PM
Great looking image Bob :thumbsup: nice sharp stars, maybe you could turn down the green a little bit and would be a beauty.

Cheers
Jo

mithrandir
14-10-2013, 06:56 PM
Those and a few more.
NGC 6401
NGC 6440
NGC 6451
NGC 6469
IC 4670
NGC 6494 / M 23
NGC 6507
NGC 6517
NGC 6514 / M 20 / Trifid nebula
NGC 6526
NGC 6520
NGC 6522
NGC 6523 / Hourglass nebula / Lagoon nebula / M 8
NGC 6531 / M 21
NGC 6528
NGC 6530
NGC 6539
NGC 6546
NGC 6544
IC 4684
NGC 6553
IC 4685
IC 1274
NGC 6559
IC 1275
NGC 6558
IC 1276
NGC 6568
NGC 6569
NGC 6583
IC 4701
NGC 6589
NGC 6590
NGC 6595
IC 1284
NGC 6604
NGC 6603
NGC 6611 / Eagle nebula / M 16
NGC 6613 / M 18
NGC 6618 / M 17 / Omega nebula
NGC 6624
NGC 6626 / M 28
IC 4715
NGC 6631
NGC 6638
IC 1287
NGC 6637 / M 69
IC 4725 / M 25
NGC 6642
NGC 6645
NGC 6649
NGC 6652
NGC 6656 / M 22
NGC 6694 / M 26
NGC 6716

bobbyf
15-10-2013, 10:33 AM
Thanks for your comments. I'll try to reduce the green some, but my processing skills are somewhat immature.
What software did you use to get all the info Andrew?
Cheers
Bob

bobbyf
15-10-2013, 08:11 PM
Here is a re-processed version after adjusting colours and saturation.
I didn't really notice how much of a green tint it had until I compared.
Thanks for the hint
Cheers
Bob

nebulosity.
15-10-2013, 08:25 PM
Great repro Bob :thumbsup:

Its hard to get the colour just right, but it looks spot on to me.

Cheers
Jo

Ross G
15-10-2013, 10:55 PM
Great looking wide photo Bob.

Nice colour.

Ross.

bobbyf
16-10-2013, 08:39 AM
Thanks Jo and Ross, i'm much happier with this version :)

ourkind
18-10-2013, 06:29 AM
Nice work bob, great focus and exposure!