The Jewel Box CDK17

[gregbradley]

I took this a few weeks ago.

I've often imaged the Jewel Box and found it to be an elusive target.

I am happier with this one than any previous attempt.

5 minute subexposures.

Planewave CDK17 and FLI Microline 8300, Astrodon Gen 11 filters.

LRGB 15 20 10 15

http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/134311550/original

Greg.

[Fabiomax]

Hi Greg,
Beautiful image and colors! a question, it is possible that the focus is not perfect?
Cheers,
Fabiomax

[gregbradley]

Hi Fabio,

Thanks.

I think the focus was fine, seeing wasn't too good at the time. It was also windy.
I sharpened it a bit more as much as I dare.

Greg.

[multiweb]

Very nice close up. Great star colors. :thumbsup:

[allan gould]

Nice composition Greg. I've found that the jewel box is a very difficult set of stars to get the colour etc just right. Looks like you have done it.

[gregbradley]

Thanks Marc. I've tried many times to capture the Jewel Box but it always lacks something. This one whilst not the best around is the best I have gotten so far and something to improve on next time.



Thanks Allan. I find this one challenging.

Greg.

[SkyViking]

A wonderful image of a wonderful cluster. Nicely processed, and I like the subtle thin diffraction spikes.

[gregbradley]

Thanks Rolf. It turned out not too bad.

Greg.