NGC457 Owl Cluster CPC800 @ F6.3 Modded 350D

[Psychobilly]

The second target of the Night NGC457 The Owl Cluster

5x60 + 5x120s ISO1600

(click to enlarge)

It's ok he's not dead he's just fallen off his perch

Billy...

Next.....IC405 The Flamming Star Nebula

[glennbech]

I don't know why; but I have always found the open cluster the "lesser" of the deep sky objects. That said, I had one of my few "holy carp" moment with excellent seeing and the double cluster trough my William Optics Megrez 90 this summer.

What is the best strategy for imaging them? I'd guess lots and lots of short subs, and kappa-sigma (or similar) stacking to get a real flat, noise free image..?

[jgs001]

Lovely Owl Billy , I think I'll always have an affection for him, as he was my first Prime DSO.

[Psychobilly]

Thanks John....

And I'm still awake....Just....

Billy....

[steppenwolf]

This is a really nice image - some great colour too.

[Psychobilly]

Thanks Steve,

After another "nebula frenzy" weekend I decided I better try my hand at a cluster with the 8" and at 15 mins exposure over 25 mins I could really knock a few of those off in a "whole nighter"...

Psychobillys "Clusters Cascade" maybe on the cards soon...

Billy...

[Taff]

Nice picture Billy' of the cluster lots of stars.Taff

[gary1968]

Just looked through all your recent images Billy, WOW you have been busy, all cracking images mate, keep 'em coming.

Gary

[rawhead]

Really like that one Billy

Fantastic colour...