Merope in M45 - a little late in the season

[steppenwolf]

I just can't believe how far M45 has travelled to the West but the Winter season would not be complete without a look at this lovely open cluster.

This image is centred on Merope which is a star in an area of reflection nebula that stands up to being singled out as it has a fascinating shape. I started very late tonight as we were celebrating my youngest son's birthday but it was great to get outside and image again even though my subject was rapidly falling away to the West and a lot of moisture was forming in the sky.

[Beyond_Vision]

Great depth to the data in this image Steve, its beautiful.

Regards

Kevin

[centroid]

You captured that just right Steve.

A very nice result.

Dave

[PhilM]

Great to see an image concentrating on the Merope area - makes me realise just how lovely this area is on its own - easy to forget with the rest of M45 hogging in the limelight. Lovely image

Phil.

[MikeD]

Beautiful detail and very smooooth. top draw mate.

Mike.

[Helen]

That's NICE Steve

Helen

[CELESCOPE]

A cracking image Steve , super shot .

Rog

[anthony]

Beautifully processed!

Anthony

[LostNSpace]

Nice image Steve. Nice to see a different area in M45 being imaged.

Mark

[hairycrab]

Very detailed....some pinkish nebulosity as well . Very nice!

[Kaptain Klevtsov]

Stunning image Steve, really like that.

Kaptain Klevtsov

[steppenwolf]

Thanks for your supportive comments folks - I was hoping to collect some more data before it's too late this season but the skies don't look that promising tonight

[cygnusx1]

That nebulosity is a lovely colour Steve, against the black backdrop, very 3-d feel to it.

Top notch mate!

[jgs001]

Nice one Steve

[MartinB]

Superb nebulosity Steve. Top class image.

[froggy]

It is never too late for a superb shot. Fantastic colours.

Vince

[barkis]

You have selected the star of the show for this image Steve.

The Queen of the Pleiades this lady, and shrouded in that wispy blue veil.

Ron.

[Trevor]

Another great image Steve.

[RobH]

A very fine image Steve.

Good idea to concentrate on that area too, it's worth it in its own right.

I've not managed a decent M45 region yet, and it looks like I'll have to wait for next year now as the weather's closed in and I go away with work for a month soon

At least you'll all get some clear skies!!

Cheers

Rob