Eta Carina Nebula

[alaskacam]

The central region of the Eta Carina Nebula.

[southernman]

Wonderful image. Where was it taken from??

[dc509]

I like the way you've done that - very subtle, plenty of detail...

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[alaskacam]

Thanks for the comments. I shot it from my backyard here in Perth. Seeing was pretty decent last night. There is some light pollution here but Eta Carina is bright enough that I was able to get this with just 7 x 5 minute subs. The first time I processed it was much brighter but looked over cooked. I actually got out a few books to see how others handled the color and brightness. This shot has no color adjustment and just a bit of stretch to bring out the contrast.

[RogerTheDodger]

Super image

[Stargazer Jack]

That is a superb image. What scope and camera was you using? (can't see your sig)

[Shibby]

What a fantastic image! I really like your processing. How much exposure did this take?

[alaskacam]

It was with my Takahashi TOA-150B with the SBIG ST-4000XCM. I don't have the takahashi auto guider cable adapter yet so I just used my AO-8 to 'guide', but only can get about 45 minutes before to AO reaches its limit. My polar alignment is still a bit off. So this is seven 5 minute subs.

[msinclairinork]

Very nice image mate!!

Michael

[paulosilvageo]

HI there, I'm new to the forum....

the only thing I have to say is that this image is simple amazing!

[Black Knight]

That's a great looking image, and only 35 minutes exposure

[Gina]

That's really nice

[paul schofield]

Great image. Well done.