Omega Centaurus

Lester · #1 26-07-2006, 08:58 PM

Hi everyone,

here is my first attempt at posting a DSO image. 1 frame iso=1600 exposure=2minutes f 6.3 with 14" SCT and 20Da.

asimov (John) · #2 26-07-2006, 09:05 PM

Wow man! Wheres my sunglasses!

RAJAH235 · #3 26-07-2006, 09:05 PM

Glad to see you finally made it Lester... Nice pic. Worth the hassles huh?

L.

asimov (John) · #4 26-07-2006, 09:06 PM

Post the carina one mate!

norm · #5 26-07-2006, 10:20 PM

Very nice

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h0ughy (David) · #6 26-07-2006, 10:33 PM

I lost count, wonderful image

33South (Chris) · #7 26-07-2006, 11:12 PM

Its full of Stars

EzyStyles (Eric) · #8 27-07-2006, 12:19 AM

great shot lester. and with just 1 shot? i like that 20d of yours

Lester · #9 27-07-2006, 07:37 AM

Thanks for all your replies fellas.

iceman (Mike) · #10 27-07-2006, 07:51 AM

Wow, first DSO attempt, look at that!

I predict big things from this young man!

Awesome shot.

Dennis · #11 27-07-2006, 08:33 AM

Holy mackerel – that is a stunning, single image of one of my favourite Southern DSO’s. Makes me want to dump my ST7E and get a 20Da.

Cheers

Dennis

Striker (Tony) · #12 27-07-2006, 10:08 AM

Great start Lester...all is looking promising..well done.

Lester · #13 27-07-2006, 10:57 AM

Hi everyone, thanks again for your replies.

Here is 2 frames stacked and a little processing. The colour of the stars is more evident.

tornado33 · #14 27-07-2006, 11:31 PM

Good shot, resolves stars to the core

Scott

Lester · #15 28-07-2006, 07:55 AM

Thanks again for your replies everyone.

Lester · #16 28-07-2006, 08:57 AM

Hi everyone,

Brightened the image after seeing someone elses reprocess of this image.

peeb · #17 28-07-2006, 07:42 PM

A great shot mate you have you have to be proud of that one!

Well done!

joe_smith · #18 28-07-2006, 09:31 PM

That last one is a ripper Lester well done. for your first attemp you look like a pro allready

matt · #19 28-07-2006, 10:22 PM

Wow!

That's great Lester.

The whole DSO caper may be your calling?