NGC3532 cluster

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

One of my favourite open clusters in Carina. I first observed this in the 1970's with an 80mm Tasco refractor but it's nice in any telescope.

I got cut short by the weather so only 40 minutes of subs for this one, hence it's a bit noisy.

Kson ED80 at f5.5, Full Spectrum Nikon D70s, Baader semi-apo filter.

More biggerer image at astrobin.

http://astrob.in/71981/0/

[jsmoraes (Jorge)]

I liked it, and some red nebula is present.

I didn't this cluster, yet. It will be my target, too.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Yeah it's a nice one Jorge. Good luck with it!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Hi Kevin,

No doubt about that modded Nikon, it really is quite sensitive!

Can't wait to see this one with more data.

Cheers,

Justin.

[RickS (Rick)]

Very pretty, Kevin!

[nebulosity. (Jo)]

Nice one Kevin, I like the bits of nebulosity in this area should pretty cool with some more data.

Had a look at this cluster a few nights ago with me 25x100 binoculars, the view is awesome

Jo

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Thanks Rick and Jo.

Justin, the Full Spectrum Nikon is now my preferred camera for shooting clusters and nebula. It's way ahead of the unmodified Pentax K-x and even handles the heat better. I'm just waiting for a nice comet to put it to the test. Since comets are largely greenish I suspect the Pentax will be better as the inbuilt filter is of similar band pass to most comet spectra I've seen.

And I can just imagine would you could do with a modded camera, considering how good your unmodded pics are.

[Rod771 (Rod)]

Nice field Kevin. Well done

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Thanks Rod.

[astronobob (Bob)]

An amaizing amount of stars in there Kevin, the cluster is popping out real nice too, which I find not an easy task, so, great processing of a nice field and target, yep, top Image

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Thanks Bob, it certainly is a star rich area!