NGC 457 - Owl Cluster from Les Granges

[gnomus]

We are coming towards the end of our week at Olly's Place.  Tremendous week.  So far we've imaged 4 nights out of 5.  And we are imaging again as I type (night 5).  Forecast for tomorrow looks a little ropy, but we shall see.  We have amassed a ridiculous amount of data - I think we may be around 70 hours so far.  You may have already seen Olly's terrific rendition of the California Nebula - https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/280659-355-hrs-in-california/

Whilst the dual Taks were running on another target, we grabbed 5.5 hours on the Owl Cluster in Cassiopeia using Olly's TEC 140.  This is equal amounts of RGB.  Even on the TEC, the Atik 11000 gives an impressive FOV.  As well as the Owl, you can see the cluster NGC 436.  I processed, but under Olly's very careful supervision..... 

As  a little aside, here is a 'through the eyepiece' presentation of the Owl alone:

 

 

  

[Mick J]

Great stuff and presentation,  'through the eyepiece'  -  love it 

[gnomus]

6 minutes ago, Mick J said:

.... 'through the eyepiece'  -  love it 

Olly's idea.

[PatrickGilliland]

Nice - must work on some clusters one day never really had a go.  Nice work though and great colours in there.

Paddy

[Stub Mandrel]

What a hoot.

I really want to get to LG when circumstances allow!

[swag72]

Lovely coloured stars - Looks like sparkly little diamonds