Corona Australis centered on NGC 6723

JohnG (John) · #1 09-10-2007, 09:42 PM

Haven't posted any pictures for a while so I am a bit out of practice.

Corona Australis region centered on the Glob, NGC-6723.

http://www.pbase.com/takman2/image/86704586/original

Taken at the prime focus of the SW ED80, Canon 350D, unmodified, no filters. Focus ended up being a little soft due to the falling temperature.

10 x 200 seconds @ ISO 800, 10 x 200 second Darks, Flats and Bias.

Automated using DSLR Focus, processed in ImagesPlus 2.80 and slight Levels and Curves in Photoshop CS-2.

Image was taken testing the tracking of a CCD-Labs, Q-Guider and guided using PHD and a William Optics 66SD as a guidescope.

Cheers

xelasnave · #2 09-10-2007, 09:59 PM

I wish I could get my focus so "soft".
I would not be unhappy to achieve such a fine capture.
Excellent in my opinion.
alex

Ric · #3 09-10-2007, 10:34 PM

Hi John, that's a very lovely image that you have captured.

Very nice and detailed, a real treat.

great imaging.

h0ughy (David) · #4 09-10-2007, 10:34 PM

nice work John. must be happy with that?

iceman (Mike) · #5 10-10-2007, 05:49 AM

Very nice result, John. The glob looks lovely. I'd be very happy with that. Guiding looks good!

JohnG (John) · #6 10-10-2007, 08:00 AM

Thanks guy's for your kind comments, these ED80's are great for these wide angle shots.

Cheers

Phil · #7 10-10-2007, 08:05 AM

Great shot John nice web site and nice equipment. Well done.
Phil

Garyh · #8 10-10-2007, 07:27 PM

Almost missed this lovely pic!
Very nice John!

RB (Andrew) · #9 10-10-2007, 08:04 PM

Doesn't look like you're out of practice at all John !!

I love the blue hues that you've captured in there, beautiful image indeed.
Those ED80's are terrific aren't they !

JohnG (John) · #10 10-10-2007, 09:31 PM

Thanks RB, Phil and Gary for your kind comments.

Cheers