Super Wide Widefield around M45

[jarrod_koh (Jarrod)]

Looking at the previous M45 images, I have been encouraged to share mine. I have never been able to capture this object as it is a little low from the Adelaide Hills. I captured this between the altitude of 25 to 31 degrees from Swan Reach Imaging Services.

This is a 200mm view of M45 floating in a cloud of dust. This is a bit like a 3D Magic Eye. Just defocus your eyes and you can see Jar Jar Binks

Acquisition Data:
Imaging Site: Swan Reach Imaging Services
Mount: Paramount Mx+
Lens: Askar ACL 200 @ F4
Camera: ZWO ASI 6200
RGB: 232 x 300 seconds: 19.3hrs
Temp:-15 degrees
Gain: 100
Offset: 50

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Another great wide field image Jarrod, amazing amount of dust in this field I've always wanted to hit that cool feature in the top right corner but felt it was just a tad too far north

Funny how we are doing the opposite to each other in the field of view stakes ...it's cool

Mike

[jarrod_koh (Jarrod)]

Hehe... Wide field is sooooooo forgiving. (Good for a lazy person like me!).

And that thing on the far right... It looks like a Dumbo Squid. Very cool cloud formation.

Thanks again Mike!

[Nikolas (Nik)]

So much dust out in space, a cleaner's nightmare

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

i feel i need to take an antihistamine after viewing this!

[gregbradley]

A wonderful wide angle image of this area.
I’ve always wanted to do an image like this.
So much dust!
Greg

[Dave882 (David)]

Such a great widefield shot! Not a lot of empty space…in space, is there

[jarrod_koh (Jarrod)]

Thanks again everyone . 5/5 for space, 0/1 for atmosphere

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

A great shot Jarrod. M45 makes for an engaging wide field view.

[AstroViking (Steve)]

All the dust clouds look like cobwebs to me. All we need now is the giant space spider from NGC2070 to wander home.

Great image, Jarrod! Very well done.

[Benjamin (Ben)]

Awesome image, but I refuse to see Jar Jar Binks! I was thinking more rodent for the top right?

[alan meehan (Alan)]

Amazing image Jarrod well done from a good location

[Paul Haese]

This image shows off the gas and dust in the entire region around the Pleiades. Colour is excellent. Detail level is way up there. Not many images of this target with that amount of gas showing.

[Stephane]

Jarrod, you’ve pulled out so much faint gas from the data. Outstanding effort! I love seeing images of the Pleiades and this one does not disappoint. Well done.