2 hours is all I get for now

[Tom Davis]

I actually got 2 whole hours of clear sky last night -- WOW! I usually can't image until about May so I was pleased.

I used that generous time to finish my mosaic of the region near IC405 and IC410. I sure could have used more time but beggars can't be picky.

There are a lot of stars in the region so when the data is stretched the whole sky becomes stippled. Still, you can see all the gas and dust in the area -- sort of pretty!

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_0000de.htm

Comments/criticisms are welcome, as always.

-Tom

[multiweb]

Superb! Really like the reflection neb on the right of the field. Masterpiece as usual. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[starfinder]

Beautiful work, Tom. Just love it!!

[RobF]

Yes, wonderful work. Not familiar with that area, so doubly nice to see on a wet cloudy weekend here.

[jjjnettie]

I always enjoy your work Tom.
Thanks again for sharing it with us.

[Paul Haese]

Very nice Tom. Such fine detail and pin sharp stars.

[Lester]

Thanks for the wonderful view Tom.

[Hagar]

Fabulous image Tom. 2 hours isn't long but it's better than nothing I suppose. Everyone here in Aus had a long imaging drought for quite a while and probably would have been happy with 2 hours as well.

Very nice tight image.

[TrevorW]

Nice one Tom keep em coming

[Alchemy]

That's nice, I thought it was a 2 hr exposure but reading the fine print it says 7.5 ..... Punchy colors.

[Tom Davis]

[QUOTE=Alchemy;674290]That's nice, I thought it was a 2 hr exposure but reading the fine print it says 7.5 QUOTE]

Thanks everyone.

The right side of the image was a 5.5 hour exposure from October. The left side was the 2 hour exposure from the other night. Thus, total for this mosaic 7.5 -- but it really needs about twice that amount!

Tom

[Ephemeral]

Superb image great setup you have

[strongmanmike]

Nice one Tom, where's the RH..?

Mike

[gregbradley]

Gorgeous Tom. Love it.

Bummer about the available clear skies. I had a dream run the last 2 weeks with 11 out of 12 nights clear skies at my dark site observatory.

I am looking forward to your first light with the AP Riccardi Honders - no doubt the lack of skies is a stop there.

Greg.

[Tom Davis]

Currently under 3 feet of snow.

-Tom

[marc4darkskies]

Always a joy to view your images Tom - lovely!

Cheers, Marcus

[strongmanmike]

:doh:!!!!