Tarantula - NGC 2070

[Tilt]

Over the Xmas break there were only 2 decent nights from my location, and on one of them I was free to have a go at NGC 2070.

I'm not entirely thrilled with the results, but I thought that I would post it up anyway, the moon was around 90% full and there was the odd strong gust of wind that kept me on my toes. So all in all, not the best night to be imaging but I was going to take what I could get :)

ED80, Modified 350D, WO 0.8x II, 15 x 300sec, ISO 400.

NGC2070 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4239064521_4ec7fa9e0f_b.jpg) (580kb)
NGC2070 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4239064521_67e5659f13_o.jpg) (2.3Mb)

Interestingly I have not used ISO 400 before its always been set to 800, however the image seems to have a grainy touch which is unfortunate.

Michael

[multiweb]

That's a very neat shot. Very sharp with loads of details. The colors are spot on too. Good work. :thumbsup:

[TheDecepticon]

Definately a top effort! It looks a bit over sharpened on my screen, but would need to see a larger image to confirm.
At least you have the Flat II working ok. I still can't get a good distance for mine, and thats on a WO scope!:D

[batema]

All I can say is well done Michael. A great shot that has lots of detail and the colours look good. Whenever I try this with my unmod 400d it comes out green.

Mark

[bartman]

I would be stoked to get a pic like that!!!!
I likesed It a lot!!!
Bartman

[danielsun]

Nice one Michael and I like the colors too.:thumbsup:


Cheers Daniel.

[TrevorW]

Nice one Michael I like it would like too see a larger scale

Cheers

[Tilt]

Thanks Marc, I tried not to mess with the colours too much, overall I tried not to tinker too much. Less is more :)



Link to a larger file added now. Agreed, I have not had much luck with the P-Flat2, but this time around I took my time with the focusing (didn't rush it as per usual) it seems to be working much better.



Yep, I had a green Tarantula before I had the 350D modified.. Not any more :D



I'm pleased that you liked it :)



Thanks Daniel, I've got a few green Tarantulas saved away somewhere, nice change to pick up different data with a modded DSLR.



Thanks Trevor, a link to a larger file has been added now :)

[TrevorW]

Thanks Mich

[Lester]

Very nice image showing fine detail.

[telecasterguru]

I think the full size image is fantastic. Lots of detail and well done.

Frank

[AlexN]

full size image looks great! well done!

Alex.

[Tilt]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments :thumbsup:

Michael