Corona Australis centered on NGC 6723

[JohnG]

Haven't posted any pictures for a while so I am a bit out of practice.

Corona Australis region centered on the Glob, NGC-6723.

http://www.pbase.com/takman2/image/86704586/original

Taken at the prime focus of the SW ED80, Canon 350D, unmodified, no filters. Focus ended up being a little soft due to the falling temperature.

10 x 200 seconds @ ISO 800, 10 x 200 second Darks, Flats and Bias.

Automated using DSLR Focus, processed in ImagesPlus 2.80 and slight Levels and Curves in Photoshop CS-2.

Image was taken testing the tracking of a CCD-Labs, Q-Guider and guided using PHD and a William Optics 66SD as a guidescope.

Cheers

[xelasnave]

I wish I could get my focus so "soft".
I would not be unhappy to achieve such a fine capture.
Excellent in my opinion.
alex

[Ric]

Hi John, that's a very lovely image that you have captured.

Very nice and detailed, a real treat.

great imaging.

[h0ughy]

nice work John. must be happy with that?

[iceman]

Very nice result, John. The glob looks lovely. I'd be very happy with that. Guiding looks good!

[JohnG]

Thanks guy's for your kind comments, these ED80's are great for these wide angle shots.

Cheers

[Phil]

Great shot John nice web site and nice equipment. Well done.
Phil

[Garyh]

Almost missed this lovely pic!
Very nice John!
:thumbsup:

[RB]

Doesn't look like you're out of practice at all John !!

I love the blue hues that you've captured in there, beautiful image indeed.
Those ED80's are terrific aren't they !

[JohnG]

Thanks RB, Phil and Gary for your kind comments.

Cheers