Stinging Scorpion and Electric Guitar Clusters

[Capella_Ben]

Hi All,

I tried to do something a bit differnet (for me) and do some clusters with a bit of HA background.

Bad weather has been a considerable constraint,but I don't think you need quite as much for these types of objects.

Capture details here:
https://www.astrobin.com/390051/

High resolution here:
https://flic.kr/p/244FNQH

I'd appreciate constructive critisism on the catpure and the processing as I'm looking to improve.

Note, this was taken in my backyard in Brisbane.

[strongmanmike]

A really nice shot Ben, I like the two contrasting OC's in this field :thumbsup:

Mike

[Placidus]

Beautifully done. Lovely colours, composition, processing. Pinpoint stars. As Strong Mike said, enchanting contrast between the various elements, including the two clusters, the H-alpha, and the beautifully coloured field stars.

Mysterious spikes coming out of just one star at bottom right. Even so, nothing to fix.

Best,
MnT

[ChrisV]

Really nicely presented image Ben

[Capella_Ben]

Many thanks all. No idea about those spikes on the star; haven't see than before with this scope.



I'll give this another go on M46/47