M45 with STL & FSQ

[montewilson (Monte)]

This is an M45 I took last month at Wurina near Ilford - the ASNSW dark sky farm near Mudgee.

It is 4x10 in each colour, no luminance.

I am happy with the selective enhancing of the nebulosity but I think none the less I can do a bit better. It looks a bit forced IMO in some parts.

The scope is a Takahashi FSQ-106 and the camera an STL-11000m

Enjoy!

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Very nice Monte

I always love the way an STL11K treats stars. Beautifully defined, smooth and consistent. The FSQ isn't a bad thing to have in the way either.

Well done - lovely.

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by Omaroo

Very nice Monte

I always love the way an STL11K treats stars. Beautifully defined, smooth and consistent. ............

No cash for comment from me

An excellent image Monte! ...it would be nice to see this at much higher res

[Hagar (Doug)]

Very Nice Monte. The extremely wide field of the FSQ makes a lot of the surrounding nebula visible. Most of this is missed with a narrower field. The nebula colour looks great with the nebula over the stars still having that brushed look.

Very nice image. Well done.

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

No cash for comment from me

An excellent image Monte! ...it would be nice to see this at much higher res

Just a fact Peter. One is next on my "major things to get" list.

Yep Monte - can you point us to a larger image?

[Craig_L]

Yes, really nice to see the surrounding nebulousity in this wider field. Wish I could see it from my location.

[h0ughy (David)]

gee there is a heap of nebulousity there!!!

[KenGee (Kenith Gee)]

The halo you get due to internal reflections doesn't look out of place on M45. Great shot.

[montewilson (Monte)]

This link should get you a full size version. If not let me know. If its too compressed let me know also.

http://www.mediafire.com/?n91921nto0d

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

I recon that's bloody great mate!

Looks very cool in wide field with all that extent of nebulosity and dust, heck I think even Fred would like it...well, a bit?

Mike

[Garyh]

Good one Monte, the 106-11k seem to have a similar FOV as I get with my 20D and 200mm lens but heaps more resolution!
Nice M45!
cheers

[winensky]

A ripper. Great resolution and enough esposure to get the whispy neb plus the FOV for all that lovely surronding neb.

[Ric]

Top shot Monte, the colour and nebulosity look wonderful.

[Matty P (Matt)]

Excellent image Monte. Lovely colour and lots of detail.

Very well done.

[RB (Andrew)]

A beautiful shot Monte, with lots of nebulosity captured.

Will you be coming to IISAC this year and bringing your gear along?
I'm hoping to meet you, if I attend.

[montewilson (Monte)]

Thanks all for your kind comments. Yes I will be at IIS Camp with all my stuff. Hopefully I will arrive at about midday on Thursday.

If you've always wanted to take a pic with an STL here's your chance.

Looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can.

Regards

Monte

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by montewilson

Thanks all for your kind comments. Yes I will be at IIS Camp with all my stuff. Hopefully I will arrive at about midday on Thursday.

If you've always wanted to take a pic with an STL here's your chance.

Looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can.

Regards

Monte

wow i will get a chance to meet a legend be a pleasure to image you grinning near your STL

[dcalleja]

Nice image. I'd love to touch an STL. What will you be charging for that?

[montewilson (Monte)]

I'll let you press the enter button for free!

Seriously if you want to have a play come and see me. I'll be happy to show you how it works.

[dcalleja]

I must get to one of the camps one of these days. It would be great to see some of this serious kit!!