Dangling Pendant

[raymo]

Otherwise known as the Gem Nebula. I prefer it to the Jewel Box.
24 x 30 secs. 8" f/5 ISO 1600.
raymo

[Ukastronomer]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[mental4astro]

Raymo,

Gem nebula or cluster?

The Gem neb is a PN in Sagittarius, whilst the Gem cluster is beside Eta Carina nebula. I suspect it's the latter you meant.

I only found the Gem cluster myself in the last month! I can't believe I had never known about such a magnificent OC for all these years!! :doh: :doh: :doh:

I guess it's the typical situation of being largely unknown because it shares a bit of sky dominated by a much more showy "peacock" object.

I would have to agree that this Gem leaves the Box rather empty... :lol: Visually stunning, and photographic wise jam packed with colourful stars, and emmission, reflective and dark nebulae to boot! It really deserves more attention.

Lovely pic, Raymo :)

Alex.

[xelasnave]

A very nice object well captured.
Alex

[raymo]

Cheers Jeremy;

Yes, of course Alex,, cluster not nebula; I have no idea why I called it a nebula.
I prefer Pendant Cluster, because the two bright stars that are above it if it is
oriented as in my image make it look as though it is hanging down.

Cheers Alex.
raymo

[Ryderscope]

That is. stunner Raymo. I will definitely be adding this to my target list.

[raymo]

Cheers Rodney.
raymo

[Sunfish]

Both images are great. Crisp stars and colour of all kinds. A combination that is hard to beat.

[leon]

Now your cooking Raymo, very nice indeed.

Leon

[Ant0nio]

Lovely image. Is this NGC 3293 Raymo? I've been doing some visual obs due to the iffy weather up here & I checked it out last night. It's a beautiful object through the eyepiece as well.
Cheers,
Tony

[raymo]

Thanks, and yes it is.
raymo