the jewel Box

[seeker372011]

Here's a single 20 second image of the Kappa Crucis cluster region (Jewel box)

Canon 300D
Celestron C8 Newt

that's all the time I had before cloud rolled in-it was really meant to be the test image

This is a cluster that could benefit from a really long exposure I think

[janoskiss]

Very nice! THanks for posting it!

[rumples riot]

Nice stuff Seeker, lovely little cluster. Keep those shots coming.

[robin]

What iso rating was your camera set at?

[Astroman]

Thats a nice image, the jewl box with the Star on the other side, really is a good composition.

[westsky]

nice Seeker, a longer exposure will bring out the colours of those stars
this cluster would have to be one of the most colourfull of any I think.
I like the image composition well done.

David

[seeker372011]

this picture was taken at ISO 800.

Usually start at 800 and if I am feeling lucky will try and push it to 1600

[iceman]

I agree with all teh comments.. lovely composition of one of my favourite open clusters.

Is your collimation off a bit though? The diffraction spikes on beta crux don't appear to be centered on the star.

Can't wait to see your next effort with a longer exposure.

[ving]

love the jewel box :)
nice one.
Took a shot of the cluster myself but its no where near as good as that! but then i dont have a 300d :P
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/ving68/8inch_dob/Dsc03627.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/ving68/8inch_dob/Dsc03621.jpg