Star Cluster NGC 3293 shrouded in Blue Nebulousity

PhotonCollector (Paul) · #1 13-03-2007, 11:59 AM

Hi all,

Here's my latest pic, NGC3293, a favourite star cluster in the constellation of Carina.

The image is a 60-minute (15x4min) autoguided exposure @ ISO-200.
I am quite happy that this image not only showed blue nebulousity around the cluster but a close inspection shows that the blue nebula has distinct variations in brightness.

There's a higher resolution image here
http://www.skylab.com.au/pmsa/NGC3293.html

Telescope is a modified 12-inch f/5 Newtonian telescope on Losmandy Gemini G-11 equatorial mount. At prime-focus is a Canon EOS 300D Digital (modified) and focused with DSLR Focus. Autoguided with an SBIG 402 CCD Camera on 4.5-inch f/9 guidescope using CCDSoft. 2" Baader Multi-Purpose Coma Corrector (MPCC). 2" Baader UV/IR Rejection Filter. Image Processing Iris, Photoshop, Noiseware.

Clear Skies !
Paul

iceman (Mike) · #2 13-03-2007, 12:46 PM

That's a beautiful cluster, Paul. I can see why it's a favourite.

Well done!

h0ughy (David) · #3 13-03-2007, 01:08 PM

very nice, great neb detail

ving (David) · #4 13-03-2007, 01:57 PM

its a great little cluster that one hey

PhotonCollector (Paul) · #5 13-03-2007, 02:56 PM

Hi all,

yes a beautiful southern skies star cluster, I was very happy to have captured the blue nebula and a little surprised to see so much red nebula in the background.

thanks for comments.

Paul

tornado33 · #6 13-03-2007, 05:50 PM

Great work, theres a noticable dark nebula under the cluster as well.
Scott

Garyh · #7 13-03-2007, 06:18 PM

Nice image Pau!!l, I have also been lucky to catch some reflection neb as well in my first go at this.
This is a lovely area of the sky to image!!
Cheers

Ric · #8 14-03-2007, 08:03 AM

Hi Paul, lovely image.
Is that the one that's also known as the "Gem cluster"

Cheers

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #9 14-03-2007, 08:59 AM

Nice cluster, like a diamond sparkling in sunlight, the blue neb was a great capture.

PhotonCollector (Paul) · #10 14-03-2007, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric

Hi Paul, lovely image.
Is that the one that's also known as the "Gem cluster"

Cheers

Hi Ric,
Yes the image turned out very nice. Yes this cluster is also known as the Gem cluster.

clear skies
Paul

PhotonCollector (Paul) · #11 14-03-2007, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

Nice cluster, like a diamond sparkling in sunlight, the blue neb was a great capture.

Yes a "great southern skies attraction". Most of all I wanted to capture the blue nebula and I did, so am very happy.

clear skies
Paul