NGC 3372 - Eta Carina Nebula

[PhotonCollector (Paul)]

Hello everyone,

here an image of the Eta Carina nebula I did last night. There's a higher resolution version here http://www.skylab.com.au/pmsa/ngc3372g.html

Clear Skies
Paul M

<TABLE id=table1 cellPadding=2 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>Image Details</TD><TD vAlign=top></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Image Field of View</TD><TD vAlign=top>~ 47 x 33 arc-minutes</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Telescope</TD><TD vAlign=top>12-inch f/5 newtonian telescope</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Guiding</TD><TD vAlign=top>hand guided with 4.5-inch guide-scope.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Camera</TD><TD vAlign=top>

Canon EOS 300D Digital - Hα enabled.

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Exposures</TD><TD vAlign=top>6 x 120 second exposure @ ISO200 with
dark and bias frames removed and flat-fielded.
average of 3 x 120 sec. darks,
average of 10 x 1/4000 sec bias,
average of 6 x 1 second flat fields.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Total Exposure time</TD><TD vAlign=top>12-minutes.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Filter/equipment</TD><TD vAlign=top>Used Baader Multi-purpose Coma Corrector.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Sky Conditions</TD><TD vAlign=top>Seeing: 9.5/10, first quarter moon at meridian.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Ambient Temperature</TD><TD vAlign=top></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Notes</TD><TD vAlign=top></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Processing</TD><TD vAlign=top>Iris, Photoshop, Noiseware CE.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[h0ughy (David)]

very Nice Paul, you have to be happy with that one!

[PhotonCollector (Paul)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

very Nice Paul, you have to be happy with that one!

Yeah I'm pretty happy delighted with this image.

thanks, Paul

[rogerg (Roger)]

Nice. Something for me to aim towards with my new 350D :-)

Roger.

[davidpretorius]

i was looking at this sunday night from gisbourne north west of melbourne and you have captured it beautifully. this would be the best i have seen of keyhole!

[RB (Andrew)]

Now THAT is something REALLY special Paul.

Fantastic mate.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Paul,

That image is fantastic! You really brought out the nebula in this one.

I'm seriously starting to consider purchasing a Hutech-modified camera once I start work and settle down in Canberra.

Well done!

Regards,
Humayun

[tornado33]

Yes a great first image with the modded camera. Well done.
Scott

[Adrian-H]

man that is a really nice photo. im wanting to get a EQ mount for my gso 12" too!

[PhotonCollector (Paul)]

Originally Posted by Rocket Boy

Now THAT is something REALLY special Paul.

Fantastic mate.

Geeday Rocket Boy,

Thanks, glad you like the image. It is certainly a sigh of relief - that's for sure. After I modified my camera there was a certain amount of doubt that it would all work well again - obviously it works!!!

Paul Mayo

[PhotonCollector (Paul)]

Originally Posted by Adrian-H

man that is a really nice photo. im wanting to get a EQ mount for my gso 12" too!

I'm sure there's someone out there with an old Equatorial mount like the one I have - you could probably pick one up for peanuts. I'm not too sure if there are any mounts on the market today that will carry the big 12-inch scope (and 4.5-inch guidescope) without paying big bucks.

thanks for your comments
Paul Mayo