Ngc 2074

[Stevec35]

I notice that Peter has just posted a great picture of the Tarantula so don't expect that sort of quality when viewing this image. I also had numerous problems getting the data and plan to re-shoot some of it at some stage. This shot is NGC 2074, almost in the same field as NGC 2070. It's a very busy area and you can see a recently discovered planetary nebula up near the top edge. Also of interest is the bit at the centre which is known as the "Sea Horse" and yes, I think I can see a sea horse.

Anyway here it is:

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/ngc2074_STXL16200_RC14.htm

[Peter Ward]

Nice to see some more well executed, narrow field, LMC imagery Steve.

I find the SMC and LMC objects difficult to do well. They are not overly bright, never get that high above the horizon and have smallish angular sizes.

You've done well :thumbsup:

[Stevec35]

Thanks Peter. I have a nearby range of hills to my south so the seeing is often not the best when I'm attempting anything in the SMC or LMC. I drool at the quality you achieve with the Alluna.

Cheers

Steve

[RickS]

That's very nice, Steve :thumbsup: The nebula at top right always reminds me of the "Scream." Either the movie or the Edvard Munch painting :)

[Stevec35]

Thanks Rick. I see your point. Generally I'm pretty hopeless at patterns but I can see that one.

[beren]

:thumbsup: great image.....I see a sea horse as well :)

[Stevec35]

Thanks Beren

[strongmanmike]

Certainly a cool little bit of the LMC that :thumbsup:

Mike

[Stevec35]

Thanks Mike. I have a small collimation problem at the moment so I'll have to reshoot some of the data. Other than that I was happy.

[topheart]

Very good!
Cheers,
Tim

[Stevec35]

Thanks Tim