Southern Cross

[multiweb]

Here's another shot from BSG. Centered on Alpha Crux. This one was a quickie (4x300s) with QHY8/SMC Pentax-M F1:2.8 100mm at F5.6 testing focus and guiding early in the night.

Bigger file here (http://www.astropic.net/astro/AlphaCrux_rgb_ff.jpg)[4MB] and a more friendly download here (http://www.astropic.net/astro/AlphaCrux_rgb_f.jpg). [1.8MB]

Looking back at it I could have framed the cross better but I was focusing on the bright star at the time and didn't really think about it. Next time. I still got the jewelbox in the field. :)

[leon]

Not half bad Marc, for a quicky.

Leon

[RickS]

A mosaic of the whole Crux area would be nice, Marc :D

[strongmanmike]

I like this, looks great, another panel to get the whole coal sack might be worth a try..?

Mike

[jjjnettie]

beaut star colours Marc. Love all those dusty bits too.

[CoolhandJo]

Nice colour and detail.

[h0ughy]

noice one ;)

[atalas]

Marc,only 20 minutes....wow,very contrasty!like to see another panel too.

[desler]

Wish my quickies looked that good. Nicely done.

Darren

[alexch]

Excellent view with lovely colour and stars! Thanks for sharing.
Alex

[Ross G]

Hi Marc,

Great photo.

Amazing star colours and detail.

I love the FOV.


Thanks.

Ross.

[Hagar]

Another nice one Marc. You were busy alright. No wonder we didn't see much of you on the tennis court.

You seem to have the lens and 8 working well together.

[Lester]

Nice view Marc. All the best.

[multiweb]

Thanks Leon. :thumbsup: Turned out alright given only a few subs.


Thanks Rick. :thumbsup: I've probably got enough various shots lying around to make one. I always focus in the area. :P


Thanks Mike. :thumbsup: Rotating the camera 90 degrees should do it next time.


Thanks JJJ. :thumbsup: Glad you liked it.


Thanks Paul. :thumbsup:

Thanks David. :thumbsup:

Thanks Louie. :thumbsup: Dark skies always win.


Thanks Darren. :thumbsup: Me too. Got lucky this time.


Thanks a lot Ross. :thumbsup:


Thanks Doug. :thumbsup: I was lurking around in the dark, that's why you didn't see me. You must have heard the tent zippers going up and down all night though. :lol:


Thanks Lester. :thumbsup:

[multiweb]

No worries - thanks Alex. :thumbsup: The jewelbox would be a perfect fit for your dob's field.