NGC3324 and NGC 3293

[Tamtarn]

NGC3244 Gabriela Mistral Nebula and NGC3293 Gem Open Cluster in Carina.

Taken on Saturday night with Pentax ist DL

David did a really good job of focusing and framing this one. But I found it wasn't an easy image to process as bringing out the nebulosity in the nebula blew out the stars and the star cluster.

So I had a play with the lasso tool in PS for the first time and I think it helped quite a lot with the overall balance of the image. "Hope it's not too overdone "

Barb

Details : A total of 12 light frames ICNR
8 x 6mins and 4 x 7mins ISO800
Stacked DSS Processed PSCS2

Higher resolution http://barb.david.1.googlepages.com/home

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

A very nice image Barb, nice colour and a framing and composition I haven't seen before.

That Gabriela Mistral nebula is a very interesting object, in your shot it reminds me of a jelly fish

Brad Moore did a great long exposure narrow band shot of this nebula with his 12" RCOS a year or so back, it really shows the womans profile, from where the nebula gets its name.

http://www.southern-astro.com.au/gallery.php?PhotoID=16

Mike

[Ric]

A lovely image, very sharp, good detail and great colours throughout.

I think you both have a great job with this one.

[glenc (Glen)]

Great image Barb and David and nice subject .
NGC3293 was discovered by N Lacaille in 1752 using a 0.5" refractor at Cape Town and NGC3324 was discovered by J Dunlop in 1826 using a 9" reflector at Parramatta. Dunlop's 9" was equivalent to a modern 6" mirror.

[Dietmar]

hi Barb,

WHOW! what a huge field!!!
nice framing of these guys!
the image is great!

[Tamtarn]

Thanks for commenting Mike Ric and Glen. It does look a bit like a jelly fish Mike Thanks for the added info Glen

[Tamtarn]

We really appreciate the comments Dietz. If you read this :By the way what time is it over there now ?

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Fantastic image B&D, wish I could get of the Eta/Tarantula/M42 roundabout and image stuff like this!
Well done
Doug

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

Wow guys, you are taking some stunning astrophotos! Re processing without blowing up the stars, maybe you could try HDR (high dynamic range) processing that Bert's been getting great results with...

[skeltz (Rob)]

Thats a really nice image dave and barb,good composition and the sprinkling of yellow and blue stars looks brilliant..bravo

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by dugnsuz

Fantastic image B&D, wish I could get of the Eta/Tarantula/M42 roundabout and image stuff like this!
Well done
Doug

OK Doug let's see you jump off that roundabout next time out

Originally Posted by janoskiss

Wow guys, you are taking some stunning astrophotos! Re processing without blowing up the stars, maybe you could try HDR (high dynamic range) processing that Bert's been getting great results with...

Thanks Steve. We will stick with what we know for now HDR not for us as yet

Originally Posted by rpsastronomy

Thats a really nice image dave and barb,good composition and the sprinkling of yellow and blue stars looks brilliant..bravo

We thought it seemed to balance nicely overall. Thanks for the commenting Rob very much appreciated.

[Garyh]

Wow! I really love that composition! lovely colors and nice and sharp

[little col]

wow i really like this image , it has an earie feel of depth against the background stars

[Tamtarn]

We appreciate your comments Gary and Col