After my wide field attempt of the region around the southern cross I decided to attempt a more close up look. This time I used a 135 f2 DC lens I have and I think this works well.
I used the stars of the previous session to give the Akira Fujii style to the southern cross.
What I really like is that the coal sack is not just one solid mass. It is composed of lots and lots of little knots and nodules which are interspersed with stars shining through the dust.
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Tell me if you think this works or why not.