M8 & M20 - Trifid & Lagoon Nebula - Sagittarius

[Andre27]

First attempt at these two beautiful targets , LP still a factor but plenty darks seems to help.

SW 80mm , Nikon D7000 ,Lp filter
40 x 360 Sec lights
32 X 360 Sec darks
10 x flats
Larger view http://astrob.in/96290/0/
Thanks for looking

[astronobob]

Real Nice going and lots of signal there Andre :thumbsup:
Good colours too considering Light Pollution :thumbsup: did you use any filters ?
Thats come up trumps ...

[Andre27]

Thanks Bob ,I only use a Baarder Moon & Skyglo filter , it seems to do the job just fine as I am able to read a book whilst imaging due to the close proximity of street lamp posts and floodlights used to illuminate a public park adjacent to my house.

[astronobob]

Lol, Andre, have you a portable TV, could watch the Footy aswell mate ;)