M71 and Garradd

[rogerg]

G'day all,

Couldn't resist getting on the Garradd band-wagon :) It's a great opportunity for something different.

Here's my attempt from last night:
http://www.rogergroom.com/items/comet_2009_P1_Garradd_with_M71

Larger file and the full frame crop available a the link above.

I quite like the result but...
- lacks flat frames, which is fairly obvious
- dark subtraction could be improved
- having trouble making the comet stand out from the stars, especially when it comes to the tail.

William Optics Megrez 90 with Borg DGL
Canon 350D (un-modified) @ 800ISO
4 x 300 second exposures

:)

Roger.

[anthony.tony]

I like it Roger Nice Work.-Tony

[jjjnettie]

Very nice Roger. :D
A very pretty pairing.

[cookie8]

Loving it. Such vivid color.

[prokyon]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing, I missed this conjunction.

[Ric]

Lovely capture Roger.

Nicely framed as well.

[hotspur]

Well done! looks fantastic.

Its clearing here,Will try and have a crack at this tonight.

Will the comet still be near M71?

[musab]

rob you keep posting images like that ESO will
probley start calling.:thumbsup:

[rogerg]

Thanks everyone for the replies, much appreciated. :) Sorry about my delay in replying.



Last night it was, did you get a shot?, but tonight it's moved on quite a bit now I believe.

[Liz]

Great image Roger. :thumbsup:

[desler]

Got to be very happy with that Roger. Nicely presented.


Darren

[iceman]

beautiful result, Roger!

[SkyViking]

That's awesome. The green colour really shows.

[Lester]

Very nice image Roger.