M-17: The Omega Nebula

[nandopg]

Hi all,
This is my first post here and I would like to start with this image of M-17.

The seeing was not that good, maybe 2 out of 5.

• Camera: Modified Canon Rebel XT (Hutech)
• Scope: LX-200 10" on a Meade Super-Wedge
• Other: OFF-Axis with a f/6.3 Focal Reducer (Taurus Technology)
• Exposure: 25 frames of 5 minutes @ 400ASA
• Software: Camera Control, and calibration (Darks, Flats and Bias) on ImagesPlus. Post-processing in Photoshop CS.2

Thanks for looking, I hope you like it.

Fernando

[little col]

wow thats a really nice detailed image of omega , i had a go at this last week but only got 6 x 2 mins , so i was unable to get the quality image and the nebulosity which you have caught well

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi Fernando, to IceInSpace!

That's a lovely image, and a great way to introduce yourself!

Tell us more about you!

[Ric]

Lovely image Fernando, very nice colours.

Welcome also to IIS, I hope you have a great time here.

Cheers

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Fernando, you make a pretty good entrance that's for sure

[nandopg]

Hi guys,
Thank you very much for the welcoming and for kind words about my Omega's image. I am sure I am going to have very good time in IIS community.

Best Regards to all,

Fernando