Leo triplet

[Geoff45]

I'm reasonably pleased with this one, but I'm still feeling my way about processing RGBL data

Exposure:
20min each of RGB, 60 min luminosity, all 5 min subs
darks, flats for each filter, flat darks.
Telecope: William Optics ZS110 (110mm APO)
Camera: QSI 540 wsg at -20 deg
Mount: Losmandy GM8

[Lester]

Very nice image Geoff.

[rogerg]

Nice! Wow, I'd be happy with that. Good detail in the galaxies. I'd do a little more processing on it, maybe darken the background, but that's being picking considering what a good result you've achieved anyhow. :thumbsup:

Nice to see a good shot taken on a GM8, considering all the struggles I often have with mine :)

[atalas]

Great shot Geoff!

[spearo]

well done Geoff,
I agree with Roger, it's a fine image, there's something about the central region that looks like it just needs some work , couldn't be flats could it? i dont image much with refractors so maybe a refractor expert could say?
the galaxies are great!
frank

[peeb61]

Love the field Geoff, certainly captured the triplet well.

Great work
Paul

[multiweb]

Wow! very nice Geoff. Did you take this one from Ilford? Really sharp details in all the galaxies. Well done. :thumbsup:

[Geoff45]

Yep, Ilford last weekend.
Geoff

[Geoff45]

Yes, the GM8 can be a little strange--varies from "great!" to "what the hell's going on here?"

[Hagar]

Very nice Geoff, Looks like you are getting the hang of LRGB. I wish I was.