Ngc 3293

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Hi all, I imaged the Gem Cluster (NGC 3203) yesterday and also had a look at it through my new TV 16mm Nagler. My old Erfle 'wide-field' eyepiece now appears rather pathetic I must say - what a difference!

This is a very beautiful and rich cluster close to Eta Carinae. It is similar in appearance to the Jewel Box (NGC 4755) with a contrasting bright red giant.

Attached is the image, comments, critique etc are welcome

Regards,
Rolf

[DavidU (Dave)]

Looking forward to seeing the image Rolf.

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Oops, it should be there now

[telecasterguru (Frank)]

Rolf,

Beautiful cluster and well imaged.

Frank

[Hagar (Doug)]

Beautiful Rolf, If anything the background might be a bit on the black side which may have robbed you of some detail and background stars.

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Lovely colours Rolf! looks good against the black background....

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Originally Posted by telecasterguru

Rolf,

Beautiful cluster and well imaged.

Frank

Thanks Frank. Yes it is quite a stunning cluster, also visually in the eyepiece.

Originally Posted by CoolhandJo

Lovely colours Rolf! looks good against the black background....

Thanks, yeah I targeted this one specifically for the colour contrast between the stars.

Originally Posted by Hagar

Beautiful Rolf, If anything the background might be a bit on the black side which may have robbed you of some detail and background stars.

Cheers for the suggestion, I thought about it yesterday and then decided I liked the dark background best. However I've just reprocessed it and boosted the curves a little bit - it is actually much better, so thanks A bit of the bluish reflection nebula is showing too now.