Ngc 3576

[Ken]

Hi I imaged NGC 3576 in Carina back in June , just finished putting it together. I tried using a UHCS filter for the colour images, seems to keep the stars a little smaller. First time I have used a off axis guider, this let me increase my subs from 3 min. to 10 min. compared to guidescope.

16" F5 NEWT, coma corrector, OAG UHCS filter, Ha filter, ST4 auto guider,
QHY8 camera,
Exposure details: RGB 1.5 hours, Ha 2.5 hours, processing in PS

clear skies,
Ken

[theodog (Jeff)]

Nice one Ken.
I've not seen that before but will look to put it on my target list.
Plenty of detail and nice dark background.
Well done.

[Garyh]

Excellent result Ken! nice and deep with the Ha for sure...those loop structures stand out nicely...
cheers

[Alchemy (Clive)]

going to have to agree with gary h hes said exactly what im thinking

[Jeffkop (Jeff)]

Adding that one to the to do list Ken ... I will be happy if I finish with something 1/2 as good as this one ... got a lot going for it that image.

Great shot

[Ken]

Thanks guys for the kind words. This is a nice object, probably better suited for a focal length of around 1500mm with a APS size chip not the 2000mm I used. Still struggling with tracking problems and getting sharp stars in all the corners.

Blending Ha with RGB using a one-shot colour camera is difficult using PS, I seem to get a different result every time I try!

Clear skies
Ken C

[winensky]

Great detail. I've not heard of this one either. Must have a look.