Presentation and the first picture

[Roberto Capacci]

Hi,

I'm an Italian astrophotographer, I live in Tuscany and are passionate about astronomy for 15 years.

I leave one of my last shots:

IC 59 & IC 63

Newton 8 "f / 5

Canon 1000D mod.

Total Exposure: 3.2 h.

[Ganymede12]

Nice detail there Roberto! Which Nebula is that?

[sologuitarist61]

Great image Roberto and welcome to SGL - that is an impressive first post

[Roberto Capacci]

These are two evanescent nebulae,sometimes called Ghosts Nebulae, around the bright star Gamma Cassiopeiae.

[scoobee]

Wow,liking the image Roberto and welcome to SGL

[Gina]

Very nice indeed Could I suggest making the background a little bit darker?

[Stargazer Jack]

Very nice image, keep it up!

[Roberto Capacci]

@SubGiant:Thank you!! The background is brighter because this file is calibrated for printing instead for the web.Sorry.

[Darth Takahashi]

Excellent work, very nice indeed.

[VigdisVZ]

Nice to have you on board Roberto. That is a beautiful image also. The color in the nebulae is saturated but I think it works, and the color of the stars are lovely. I also like the spikes, I think they can add to an image.

Also yes, I understand the brightness now, printers/printing presses can add as much as 30% in darkness, depending on type of print and media.

Thanks for sharing.

Also, Tuscan food every day and great astronomy, you're a lucky man