Scorpion - DSOs and Antares (updated Jun,13)

[jsmoraes]

Wandering on Scorpion's Constellation.

I need a link to information about CR 316. I did not find it, yet.

I imaged more DSOs, but they are not well. I must try again.

[Lester]

Some nice views there Jorge. Thanks. All the best.

[jsmoraes]

Thank you, Leste. I have intention to register all DSOs from that region. It is very rich with them.

[strongmanmike]

Great cluster shots Jorge :thumbsup:

Mike

[jsmoraes]

New photos of clusters in Scorpion.

Large scale links:

M 4: http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t510/jsmoraes/DSO/ps_M4_2k.jpg?t=1339620989

M 6: http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t510/jsmoraes/DSO/ps_M6_2k2.jpg?t=1339621126

NGC 6374: http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t510/jsmoraes/DSO/ps_ngc6374_2k.jpg?t=1339620989

NGC 5460: http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t510/jsmoraes/DSO/ps_ngc5460_2k.jpg?t=1339621551

[stevous67]

Nice work Jorge, good set of images!

Steve

[jsmoraes]

Thank you, Steve. It is my intention image all DSOs on Scorpion
:question:
I was just wondering why in M6 the red star has 6 spikes? Normally I only see 4 spikes. If spikes are produceed by light dispersion due to rods that hold the secondary mirror, what created the two others ?

[[1ponders]]

Nice shots Jorge. I'm not sure if this will help or if it counts as information but this might help you track it down.

Ra 16:55.5:00
Dec -40:50:00
http://messier45.com/cgi-bin/dsdb/dsb.pl?str=Cr+316

[TheDecepticon]

Love the simplicity of just doing clusters. Great work! :thumbsup:

Some of the images that you presented look a bit brown. Just a suggestion and I'm not sure if this is the problem, maybe try aligning the colour channels in Photoshop using the histogram as a guide.:)

[jsmoraes]

Thank you very much, Paul. It was just what I needed. Short and objective.
"... a strong concentration toward the center ... moderately rich in stars (50-100 stars)" :thumbsup:

[[1ponders]]

Glad to help. :cool2:

[jsmoraes]

Thank you, TheDecepticon. You are right.
Some pictures have red-brown background due to light pollution on the site I have used. Still don't have filters.
Within 2 days I will be operating from the observatory that I build. This problem and the limitation on the total time of exposure will be overcome.
I believe that I will produce better and cleaner pictures.

[Sirius1066]

Great pics Jorge.

NGC 6231 is one of my favorite open clusters. It is a great target to show first time viewers. 2 weeks ago when my club last met NGC 6231 got nearly as many wow's from first timers as Saturn did.

Your pictures certainly do those beautiful objects justice.

[jsmoraes]

Another open cluster from Scorpion.

M 7 - GSO 305 mm - Canon Rebel XT - 15 m 35 s - 16 frames - iso 800

Two differents processing on same photo.

links to large scale:

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t510/jsmoraes/DSO/ps_M7_2ka.jpg

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t510/jsmoraes/DSO/ps_M7_2k.jpg

[jsmoraes]

And a new imaging of M 4 . It seems to be better than the others oldest.

GSO 305 mm - Canon Rebel XT - 22 m 28 s - 23 frames - iso 800

link to large scale:

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t510/jsmoraes/DSO/ps_M4_1k2.jpg