Rho Ophiuchus Widefield

[avandonk]

This is from old data pre fridge so it is noisy. The new version of Easyhdr was used to obtain the tone mapped image.

Large Image 2.4MB
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~trlee8/rhohdrnew.jpg

Details Canon 5DH, Canon 300mm F2.8L at f/2.8, hutech LPR filter.

Exposures 10x(1m at 200ISO, 1&2min at 400ISO, 2&4min at 800ISO)

Last year we had cloud in Melbourne while this region was potentially visible. This year will try again with the fridge.

Bert

[glenc]

A nice image Bert, it is a good guide for visual observers too. I find IC4603 in the center of your image the easiest to see with a scope.

[tornado33]

Hi Bert
Yes the fridge will do wonders with this area filled with such faint nebulosity. The wide dynamic range especially near Antares is impressive there.
Scott