M8, M20, M24, M17 & M16

[2020BC]

Widefield centred on M24 region.

Large version (269KB) is here.
(http://www.zodiaclight.com/images/m8Bright4MilkyWay20x2Mins28Aug06Dar kedWeb1280.jpg)
Exposure: 20x2mins; ISO800; Noise reduction off; Used 10 darks;
Camera: Canon 350D (unmod)
Lens: 50mm Canon 1.8 (stopped to f/4)
Mount: LXD-75 unguided
Processed: Aligned MaxDSLR and curved in Photoshop.

[glenc]

Great shot Bill :thumbsup:

Can you get the Veil and North America in one frame?

[tornado33]

Nice shot there, the 50mm lens performs well when stopped down like that.
Scott