Thanks J,
it's a worry when you seriously consider processing a badly unfocused
M42 set when that is all you have from the night out.
Anyway, here is a preliminary, rough LRGB of that very red star next to
Beta Crucis/ Mimosa. Imaged at 1524mm fl.
Chris says it is called ESB365 (still have to get off my bum and check this).
edit: yep, EsB365 it is....it and many other Carbon Stars mentioned in this thread:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=39221
Very tired after an all-nighter....seeing was terrific. Lots to still process.
Steve