Cone, Leox3 and 5128

[pmrid]

It's been a while since I posted any images. Thought I ought to put a few out there to show I have not entirely fallen off the deep end.
These from last 2 nights.
The Cone is a bit of a beast to get the colours. I had difficulty finding a decent reference except for a couple of satellite images that were entirely golden. So I have just had an unstructured play with it.
The 5128 shot is pleasing if only because I seem to have come much closer to decent focus on this one.
And the Leo trio - well, more colour would be nice but beyond my processing skills.
All taken with a QHY8 through an ED127 guided (QHY5/Orion 100mm F/6/PHD) - various exposures 2 hours or thereabouts.
Anyway, and as usual. All comments welcome.
Peter

[peter_4059]

A great set of images Peter. Nicely done - I especially like the cone.

Regards,

Peter

[Garyh]

Good images Peter! I always love the cone area but like you say it`s a real challenge to frame and get the colors just right.
I hope to get this one before the moon makes a appearance again.
cheers Gary..
Ps...Hows the 20D going?

[toryglen-boy]

You gotta be happy with them Peter, some of the detail in there in fantastic, and the focus and tracking are spot on.

well done

:thumbsup:

[pmrid]

G'day Gary. I like it a lot. But I'm waiting on a shutter release cable that is compatible with the 20D and that plugs into my DSUSB. I assume this is how you managed long exposures with it? If it isn't, I'd be glad to hear what you did use.
Peter

[Garyh]

I bought a cheapo remote of ebay with the right plug which I cut off and bought a 2.5mm stereo socket from jaycar and made a adapter up with it to fit the cable I had for the 300D cable to the DSUSB. If you do a google you can find the pinouts for the 20D connecter.
cheers

[rogerg]

Great shot of 5128! :thumbsup:

[Jeff]

Especially like your Cone Nebula & Christmas Tree cluster ... striking contrast and bold stars.
Looks great.

[TrevorW]

Cent A my pick