Jewlbox and Omega Cent

[markas (Mark)]

These two are first light for a Moravian C1X-26000 with ASA10N scope.
There's some tilt to be eliminated, but it's not too bad on these crops.

NGC 4755 exposure 12 x 60 sec each of RGB. FOV 60' x 52'. (Central 20% of sensor area).
NGC 5139 exposure as above plus 12 x 60 sec L. FOV 88' x 75'.
Gain 1.
Best seeing 1.7". Average 2.3". SQM 20.9
Processed in PI and PS.



Mark

[alpal]

Thanks Mark,
that's a good rendition of the Jewel Box.
The colours are just right - blue stars and the bright orange star.

It's a very pretty target with any visual telescope -
and so easy to find.



cheers
Allan

[N1 (Mirko)]

Great captures Mark. The Jewel Box one is now my phone wallpaper, hope that's OK

[markas (Mark)]

Allan and Mirko,
Thanks for the comments. I've looked at the Jewelbox many times, but never imaged it before....Mirko - of course it's OK
Mark

[Shiraz (Ray)]

Nicely done on both Mark. It is exciting to see the jewel box jump out of the processing isn't it

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Two lovely sparkling shots Mark but I'd love to see larger files though, feels frustratingly like I'm not seeing the full beauty at the size posted

Mike

[AstroViking (Steve)]

Love the Jewel Box image. Those stars jump out and grab your eyeballs.

[markas (Mark)]

Ray, Mike and Steve
Thanks for your comments.

The Jewelbox is a sweet target - and so quick and easy to grab. I guess I've been fixated on galaxies and nebulae since I started astrophootography, so this was a nice surprise for me....
Mike, sorry about the compressed images. I have been focused on print images, but I guess I need to do something about this!
Regards,
Mark