RCW89 Nebula in the Constellation of Circinus in NB

[Bassnut]

Hi Guys

Not oft imaged and quite dim, so over 100 hrs total exposure time.
3 nm Narrowband filters Ha and OIII (1hr subs for both) and RGB stars
There was quite a bit of SII too, but was difficult to process so was left out.
Large version here (https://fredsastro.smugmug.com/Photography/Astrophotography-1/i-Dd35jHV)

Taken on my RCOS 10" RC Scope at f9, SBIG STXL6303E Camera and PME mount at itelescopes Siding Spring Observatory.
Processed with CCDstack, Star Tools and Photoshop.

Cheers
Fred

[Andy01]

Calling Fred! Are you there?
Sorry you went so far off the beaten track to find this I thought we had lost you for a moment there! :lol:
Amazing to find rare stuff like this right under our noses so to speak, well done! :thumbsup:
100+ hrs, phew! :eyepop:

[Bassnut]

hehe thanks Andy. Its a struggle to do (even just to find) odd targets sometimes, but the luxury of more exposure time sure helps :D

[gregbradley]

That's a rare gem. Really well done.

Greg.

[Placidus]

A magnificent result on an exceedingly difficult target.

[markas]

100 hours! I admire your persistence and envy your skies!!!
Terrific result:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Mark

[Bassnut]

Thanks Greg!



Thanks Mike, the big exposure sure helped.



Cheers Mark. There can be long runs of clear nights. 60hrs imaging in 10 days or so at times.

[topheart]

Mind blowing!!
Cheers,
Tim

[Ryderscope]

Wow, an unusual field and dedicated project :thumbsup:

[Paulyman]

Wow Fred. Great work! Will this rig fit in the commodore with you to bring up next SPSP? :lol: Enjoyed our chats last SPSP.

[Bassnut]

Hehe, thanks Tim.



Thanks. It is a spindly sucker, worth the effort, a bit different.



Thanks, Yeah right, would be a squeeze in the SS. Ive moved now, but am still up for SPSPs and more **** talk with your good self:D