Jewel Box Cluster

[John K]

Hi guys,

Inspired by images such as those by Strongmanmike, took a shot of the Jewel Box Cluster last week. Has come up as a really nice star field and happy with the result.

Made up of 25 x 60 second exposures at ISO1600 with a modified Canon 400D and JMI NGT 12 12.5" f/5 telescope.

High res version here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnkazanas/15901345167/in/photostream/lightbox/

Clear skies and Merry Xmas to all.

John K,

[rustigsmed]

hi john,

really lovely shot - should definitely photograph open clusters more often.

have a good chrissy,

cheers,

rusty

[Kunama]

Nice image John ! The Jewel Box and M45 are among my favourite spots of the night sky.

[multiweb]

Very good resolution on the big one. Plenty of stars. Top shelf. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[niko]

very nice indeed - one of my favourite objects to show newbies