Ngc 3324 & 3372

[Tamtarn]

We would have liked to collect more data on this one but because of its positioning at this time of the year we only had a small window before it sank into the south western skyglow.

We will have to revisit later in the year we want to get at least another 2hrs of data.

Details

Canon 40D unmodded
Celestron C9.25 at 1485 fl

Total exposure only 96mins
8min exposures ISO800

High res here http://www.pbase.com/rangeviewobserv...83127/original

[jase (Jason)]

Wow, that's a sweet looking image Barb and David. I like the composition you've portrayed here. The image has an appealing balanced feel to it. Well resolved stars with pleasing colours. Lovely work. Well done.

[Hagar (Doug)]

Lovely Guys. Maybe more is better but this one is no slouche. The detail is good and the contrast in the nebula is also very good. Looks like we will have to wait till next year to see more data added.

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by jase

Wow, that's a sweet looking image Barb and David. I like the composition you've portrayed here. The image has an appealing balanced feel to it. Well resolved stars with pleasing colours. Lovely work. Well done.

Thanks Jase thought we would try to compose something a little different this time

[Alchemy (Clive)]

yes lovely composition, as noted elsewhere the stars have a lovely natural look to them, retaining that hint of color and not crunchy at the edges, and not totally burnt out and white.....i hope that other imagers will take notice and do the same with theirs.


cheers clive

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Yes, you look at this and your eyes are nicely treated - I said to myself what a very pleasant view.

Mike

[TrevorW]

Bard and David this is very nice image nice round stars towards the edges.

I'd be pleased with this one !!!

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by Hagar

Lovely Guys. Maybe more is better but this one is no slouche. The detail is good and the contrast in the nebula is also very good. Looks like we will have to wait till next year to see more data added.

Thanks Doug yes back to this again next year

Originally Posted by Alchemy

yes lovely composition, as noted elsewhere the stars have a lovely natural look to them, retaining that hint of color and not crunchy at the edges, and not totally burnt out and white.....i hope that other imagers will take notice and do the same with theirs.
cheers clive

I've been spending more time in my processing routine trying to improve the stars and I hoped they looked better.

Thanks for noticing Clive

Barb

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yes, you look at this and your eyes are nicely treated - I said to myself what a very pleasant view.
Mike

We appreciate your comments Mike. Glad you liked it

[multiweb (Marc)]

Very nive framing and lovely colours. More data would make it even better

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Very pleasing to the eye - lovely shot guys! Spending extra time processing is time well spent IMO! Like others have said - great framing too.

Cheers, Marcus

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by TrevorW

Bard and David this is very nice image nice round stars towards the edges.
I'd be pleased with this one !!!

Thanks for the comments Trevor

Originally Posted by multiweb

Very nive framing and lovely colours. More data would make it even better

We have to wait til next year for more data now Marc but we're pleased with what we have so far

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

Very pleasing to the eye - lovely shot guys! Spending extra time processing is time well spent IMO! Like others have said - great framing too.
Cheers, Marcus

We appreciate your comments Marcus Thanks!