Okay, so I have never really shot this cluster before. I'm quite happy with the result! The reflection nebula is clearly evident, and the stars within it are nicely focused. I could have done with a flat frame but will get one next time. As I said in my earlier post, the D7000 lets me focus very tightly now, and I think I can see the difference in the way that the detailed nebulosity has come out here.Image Details:
- Imaging Scope: Astrotelescopes 80mm ED Refractor
- Imaging Camera: Nikon D7000
- Guiding Scope: William Optics 66mm Petzval Refractor
- Guiding Camera: Meade DSI-C
- Mount: Celestron CGEM
- Exposures: 12 * 3 minute lights, 5 * 3 minute darks
- ISO 800
- Aligned and Stacked in Deep Sky Stacker
- Post-Processing in GIMP (contrast, saturation and unsharp mask)
Ooh, nice picture. And to think I was complaining to the girls that we couldn't see the moon last night.
ReplyDeleteNow you are cooking with grease, as my father would have said. Very nice M45! Wish I'd taken it! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks, all! Wondering what 5 minute light frames will do for this now...
ReplyDeleteGreat detail on the nebulosity, Phil! I can really see what a difference that little ED scope makes versus my achromat!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful picture! Would look lovely in a frame!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, all! Very chuffed with this.
ReplyDeletevery sharp one,,,nice work man...
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Mike! I will be sure to check out your blogs. Hoping to come to your beautiful country one day!
ReplyDeleteNice pic Phil!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really got some interest now, to take some like urs...
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