[RickS (Rick)]

Originally Posted by cometcatcher

I really like this one. How do you get such a large area of sky with an FSQ 106? Does that CCD have a large surface area?

Thanks, Kevin. It's a full size (35mm) sensor so the FOV is quite large @ 530mm focal length. It's something like 234x156 arcmin. This is actually a crop

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Gee that's good. Essentially a perfect image.

Greg.

Ta, Greg. I'm sure there's room for improvement!

Originally Posted by Slawomir

It is a beautiful image - a feast for the eyes and soul.

Thank you, Suavi!

Originally Posted by Tony_

Magnificent image Rick! - perfect framing.

Thanks, Tony. Cropping helped!

Originally Posted by IanP

Awesome photo and PI serves you well too

Thanks, Ian. I used to use a little PS for finishing off but my workflow is 100% PI now.

Originally Posted by ghsmith45

Beautiful wide field Rick.
Geoff

Thanks, Geoff!