The Pearl Cluster NGC3766

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Here is the Pearl cluster near the Running Chicken. 39 x 1 minutes, SW ED100 at F7.2, Penatx K-5.

Bigger at http://astrob.in/105195/0/

[doppler (Rick)]

That's a nice looking cluster and you're really pulling in the background stars as well. The tracking looks good, what mount do you use?

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Thanks Rick. HEQ5 Pro, the model down from the one Josh had the other night. It's only light duty in spite of the name. Max scope would be an 8" F5.

[RickS (Rick)]

A pretty little cluster, Kevin. You've done a nice job on it.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Thanks Rick. I like these colourful little clusters. They are easy to shoot and don't need much time.

[LightningNZ (Cam)]

That's a quality photo Kevin. The star colours look fabulous.
-Cam

[raymo]

Lovely Kevin, one type of object where a small scope can be as good or better than a large one. My version's total exposure was far less than yours, but there are so many stars that the cluster is almost lost among them.
raymo

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Thanks Cam and Ray.

The nicest ones seem to have a mix of colours. I'll have to seek out some more.