Sort of near and quite far

[Paul Haese]

This is something I have been collecting data on for about 4 nights in between cloud and rain. I am not yet decided if I really do have enough data, I am torn between gathering a massive amount of data to show the cirrus in the area or just be content with what I have now.

In any event these objects provide some interest within the field. The globular is NGC6752 which is supposed to be the third brightest globular in the night sky after Omega and 47 Tuc. It is quite bright as I used short subs for the core.

The galaxies are reasonably familiar to people. NGC6769, NGC6770 and NGC6771 are closely grouped galaxies. NGC6769 and NGC6770 are interacting with each other. The other galaxies of note are IC4845, IC4827 and IC4836. There are a multitude of other smaller background galaxies in the field too.

The image contains an integration of 8.9 hours.

I recommend looking at the larger image to see the detail of the objects.

Click here (http://paulhaese.net/NGC6769.html) for larger image

[Atmos]

Nice field Paul, the globular cluster is nicely resolved and I love all of the colours within it :)
Galaxies have been nicely captured for a 4" scope too!

[RickS]

I think that NGC6752 is one of the nicest globs and you've done an excellent job with it. The little galaxies certainly do add a lot of interest to the field. I'd vote to go for the cirrus but that's easy for me to say when you're the one who'll have to put in the hours :)

Cheers,
Rick.

[Placidus]

Agreeing with Colin and Rick, that's a very pretty globular, with jewel-like stars with beautiful colours. The whole composition is fine, with the nearish and far theme, a bit like the CrA globular.

[multiweb]

Love that pic. The highres is great to browse around. :thumbsup: Very interesting fov with all the little galaxies, but great job on the cluster as well. Looks very natural. I reckon well worth more data if you want to show the cirrus. That could be epic.

[Peter Ward]

Captures the imagination.

Nice one :thumbsup:

[topheart]

Well done. Nice composition.
Cheers,
Tim

[bobbyf]

Excellent work once again Paul :thumbsup:

[Rigel003]

NIce shot Paul. I like the peppery surface texture of the glob and that adjacent bright blue star. The detailed tiny galaxies in the field are a treat.

[troypiggo]

Very nice. I was intending to go after 6752 next (having just done 5139 recently and 47 Tuc a while ago). Didn't know about those other galaxies in the field. They certainly add a lot to the image.

PS - go for the cirrus :)

[el_draco]

Absolutely exquisite! :eyepop::thumbsup:

[SkyViking]

Very nice Paul, I love these fields with multiple types of objects. Beautiful processing too.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks chaps for your comments. Much appreciated.



Thanks Colin. The resolving ability of the FSQ is pretty amazing in average to good seeing. It never fails to amaze me.



Thanks Rick, I am leaning towards the cirrus too. Not much else on the agenda at present so I will hammer a few more sessions yet to see what transpires.




Thanks Marc, when I looked at this field I was actually looking for the galaxies first and then in the SkyX I noticed the globular close by. I thought it was an interesting field.




Thanks Graeme. We really must try to get together soon at the Obs. Its been half a year already.



Thanks Troy, the bonus galaxies at the ones between the Devils Mask and the Glob. Not to mention the galaxy off to the upper left.




Thanks Rolf. I thought you might like this field but I am afraid I would have to collect many more hours of data to be super impressive and comparable to some of your projects. Maybe I have given you an idea for next year?

[Ross G]

A beautiful photo Paul.

Very sharp with nice colours.

I love the wide composition.

Ross.

[Andy01]

A very good shot Paul, great detail and colour and there's lots to see and enjoy in that field.
I particularly like the cute "mosquito" galaxies in the lower left frame :)

[marc4darkskies]

A pretty and evocative image Paul. Nicely done.

Marcus

[janoskiss]

Stunning! Don't be lazy folks, click the "larger image" link!! The galaxies in the background are :eyepop:

Brilliant work, Paul! :thumbsup:

[rustigsmed]

yep that is a very cool image. ahhh so thats where those galaxies are!
always nice to see these widefield shots. great work

russ

[RobF]

Nice work with the FSQ Paul. Original field. Really enjoyed this one :thumbsup:

[Shiraz]

very impressive image and great composition to put the various objects in the "right" place in the field. Everything technical is tops as well - nice work.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks guys for taking the time to comment.



One or two technical issues going on though in the image. Star field registration is just a little off here. When I get more data on this object I'll be more particular with the registration.

I wonder if it will be worth pulling 50+ hours on this to get the back ground galaxies to pop more. Rolf seems to get this well with very deep integrations. Mind you he is using a much bigger scope too.