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Garyh
18-08-2008, 01:39 PM
Hi again everyone,
Had lots of clear nights this way lately but have suffered from either horrid seeing or too much wind. This one was one of those nights with a bit of both..Seeing went from bad to worse while the wind started to pick up as well. Not enough to stop PHD from guiding or cause trailing but enough to cause stars to be bloated and soft.
This area is such a wonderful area to image and I think it is a favorite of many imagers here! and also for me as well! :thumbsup:
Image is 20 x 6min with my 6" newt and Canon 20D. Picture was taken about 2 weeks ago and only slightly cropped then resized for posting.
I need longer subs again to get deeper into the dusty stuff but not bad for not such a good night! I am hoping for another top night next new moon.:)
Did have a great night a few nights before this night with some very nice seeing which really shows with the 2 images I took that night...Stay Tuned...:thumbsup:
cheers Gary

sheeny
18-08-2008, 02:57 PM
Nice one, Gary. I always like dark nebulae.

Al.

Dennis
18-08-2008, 03:13 PM
Top shot Gary. I love the globular – it just “glows” and is resolved to its core.

Cheers

Dennis

Matty P
18-08-2008, 05:28 PM
Wonderful image Gary, lovely detail all over.

The Globular cluster really stands out nicely.

Very well done. Looking forward to more. :thumbsup:

strongmanmike
18-08-2008, 05:40 PM
Very nice Gary!

I agree it is a favourite area for us down here huh?..and understandibly so as your image clearly shows :thumbsup:

You have overcome the non ideal conditions nicely too it appears?

Mike

theodog
18-08-2008, 06:41 PM
Great image Gary.
Nice to see colours other than red. Nicely framed.
Well done.

Deeno
18-08-2008, 06:47 PM
Simply...lovely

prokyon
18-08-2008, 07:13 PM
Great shot of a wonderful area!

RB
18-08-2008, 07:15 PM
A beautiful image indeed Gary.
I love the colours.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Ric
18-08-2008, 07:34 PM
Well done Gary, lovely colours and hues.

you've brought out the dark nebulae wonderfully and the globular is definitely the cherry on the cake.

A very nice image.

peter_4059
18-08-2008, 09:10 PM
Nice image Gary. The composition is great.

Peter

Garyh
19-08-2008, 08:23 AM
Thanks Al, Me too ex with some reflection neb thrown in...:)



Thanks Dennis, this area would be the same without that little Globular!



Thankyou Matt, much appreciated! :thumbsup:



cheers Mike! it certainly is! Had to do some work on the stars a few times to keep them a bit smaller and tighter and to stop them dominating the image!
Thanks for looking.:thumbsup:



Glad you enjoyed looking at some blues! :) instead of all that red stuff.
cheers



Thanks Deeno!



Glad you stopped by Prokyon!..:thumbsup:



Thanks Rob..:) your most welcome..:thumbsup:



Thankyou Ric ! yes it took a bit of stretching to bring it out but longer subs will be even better...next time...:)



Thanks Peter, could have framed it a bit better but it came out nicely ;)
Thanks for looking...

jase
19-08-2008, 01:30 PM
Marvellous image Gary. The FOV groups the targets extremely well. I can't believe how well you've brought out the dusty features - excellent processing. Well done and keep up the great work.

Garyh
19-08-2008, 01:36 PM
Thanks Jase, The seeing might have been crappy but as I remember the transparency was excellent which helps a lot with this sort of area to image!
:thumbsup:

tornado33
19-08-2008, 05:58 PM
Top work there. Nice round stars.
Scott

NQLD_Newby
24-08-2008, 02:34 PM
WOW, thats awesome.

beren
24-08-2008, 05:36 PM
:thumbsup: Wow top image Gary congrats

Alchemy
24-08-2008, 07:51 PM
lovely image gary, others have commented on the nice glob and the dust lanes, but for me its the nice wispy detail in the reflection neb...... ( the other bits are good too:D)