Bernard 86

[tornado33]

Hi all
Heres an unfiltered shot of Bernard 86 I took tonight.
2 x 10 mins ISO 400 Lumicon Coma Corrector, 10 inch F5.6 scope, EOS 300D
Scott
[IMG]http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3983&st c=1

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Now Scott, that's just not fair. I've only just changed one of Eddies images as my desktop image with the new 253 image of Chris', and you go and post that. I've only got two computers and both of them have already got great images on them.

Nice shot mate.

[tornado33]

thanks

[tornado33]

Just re processed it, stretching Levels in Photoshop more for higher contrast.
[IMG]http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3985&st c=1

[RB (Andrew)]

That's just stunning Scott.

I'm in awe,
What scope and mount combo did you use?

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

Wow! Amazing! I saw this thing or something very similar last w/e and was wondering what it was. (I saw it in a big star field near the Lagoon nebula.) The unprocessed shot looks heaps better to my eyes, with a greater range of variability in the brightness of the stars.

[tornado33]

Thanks.
I use a 10 inch F5.6 Newtonian on a "Sampson" German equatorial mount ( scope and mount made by Astro Optical Supplies in Sydney). My rig is nearly 20 years old, was bought for Halleys Comet. It now has an off axis guider assembly from Aeroquest Machining
This is my rig now.
http://www.users.on.net/~josiah/focuser/IMG_9932.jpg

[cventer]

Scott.

Wonderfull image. I love how that shows of the mass of the Milky way. Go the 300D, truly the best bang for buck camera money can buy.

I actually like your first version better. 2nd version is a little bright. I have a very well calibrated monitor and it (2nd version) actualy hurt my eyes to look at it too long.

Best Regards
Chris Venter

[iceman (Mike)]

Incredible image Scott, I saw this one at Kulnura last month through Ed's 18" scope. Wonderful starfield surrounding, just amazing.

[tornado33]

Thanks all.
yes I bet it would be great visually in a big scope like Eddies under the dark skies there

[ving (David)]

it was... I saw it too
great shot sir!

[Striker (Tony)]

Yes Scott...another terrible image...time to give up and take up nitting.....lol

I to like the first shot....very impressive.

What dark skies...Eddie lives on the gold coast....bright lights everywhere.

Oh did I mention Eddie is a Queenslander...lol

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

lovely image

is the Coma Corrector a new acquisition?

[atalas]

Scott this is another wonderful shot from you !


Louie

[Robby]

Very nice scott.