quick fire m16

[rustigsmed]

Got the scope out to nab Mars - before it gets away from us, decided to point to M16 for no particular reason other than i haven't been under the skies since feb.

4 x 5 mins Ha due to my shoddy planetary PA in this instance.

Link to large https://www.flickr.com/photos/80336656@N07/27374854465/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/

mixed in to R and L in some old noisey DSLR data for no particular reason except boredom really.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80336656@N07/27304411241/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/ doing that is a pleasant reminder on how much better ccd's are!

more data would help but seriously what a clean chip these little 694s are.
been a few clear skies out of late, although the forecasting hasn't been accurate enough for me to set up and leave the gear out for a couple of nights. surely soon we'll string together a few nights.

on another note how good are the photos being posted up in this forum of late? jaw dropping goodness - so much talent :thumbsup:

clear skies

russ

[Atmos]

The 684 chip is really nice isn't it :) Looks like you have a sharp Eagle there!

[Placidus]

That's magnificent for just 20 minutes!

Great to see you out there again. Looking forward to more.

M & T

[rustigsmed]

thanks Col and M&T

good to be out there again even if only for a short burst. hopefully some more clear weather ahead.

cheers

[strongmanmike]

Too right :thumbsup:...just getting out there is what it can be all about sometimes. Then you still manage to compose a pretty good image like this to boot! Win-Win :)

Mike

[multiweb]

Pillars and details looking really good. Never tire of a good M16 in Ha. :thumbsup:

[RickS]

Great detail, Russ. Placidus's "reluctant parachutist" shows up nicely.

Cheers,
Rick.

[Ross G]

A great looking closeup photo Russell.

Beautiful, sharp detail.

I love the composition.

Ross.

[rustigsmed]

thanks gents :thumbsup: been offline for a few days.
yep nice to get the parachutists :) once you see them they can't be unseen. :)

[Shiraz]

you have some impressive smooth detail in there Russ - impressive image.

[rustigsmed]

thanks for the kind words Ray.

I always seem to be battling with tilt on one side of frame (left in this instance).
I am undecided if the cause is the moonlite RCC1 combo or the TSOAG9. I am considering buying a more sturdy OAG.