M78

[Geoff45 (Geoff)]

I managed to get 3 hours on this one, but it needs more.
Scope: William Optics ZS110 (110mm)
Camera: QSI wsg540
Here is the link http://www.astrobin.com/27709/
Hope you like it.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

That's pretty good Geoff, really is a very interesting area huh? lots happening, good job.

If I ever get out again with my AG12 it is high on my priority list to hammer too

MIke

[RickS (Rick)]

Nice work, Geoff. Is that a reflection in the top right corner?

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

That's really nice image Geoff!

Good colour range, nice field and plenty of detail.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Geoff45 (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by RickS

Nice work, Geoff. Is that a reflection in the top right corner?

Yes, however it's in the same spot on all the subs, so it has to be moving with the sky--maybe a bright star just out of the field reflecting off something in the image train.

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Very nice image, Geoff!

[Rigel003 (Graeme)]

Very nice Geoff. I've always thought M78 a pretty boring visual object but it's a great photographic target. Looks like a faint satellite trail passing through. What was the LRGB breakdown?

[allan gould]

Great image of a very interesting region. Makes me want to have a go myself.

[Geoff45 (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Rigel003

What was the LRGB breakdown?

40mins R, G and 50 min L, B. Subs were 10 min each. All binned 1 x 1

[Ross G]

Hi Geoff,

A great looking photo.

Very nice detail and beautiful colours.

Ross.