NGC 869 - Double Cluster in Perseus

[Tim]

Here is the other image taken at Kelling on the night the laptop was MIA, so we had to do unguided pics. This is 24 x 35secs @ iso1600. I really should have removed the CLS filter for these short exposures I suppose, but only just thought of it.

I have to say, this object was glaringly visible to the naked eye, and through Greg's big bino's it was brilliant. The sad thing is, I can hardly see it from home :? .

WO72 with WO FFII

Cheers

TJ

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[RobH]

Hello TJ.

Nice FOV there, and nicely framed.

The background looks a bit black to me, I reckon there's a bit more you could bring out in this one.

Cheers

Rob

[Tim]

Thanks Rob, yes, there is a load more stars, but, and we had this discussion at Kelling, As the pic is of the DC, is it worth bringing out the extra in the background?

Hehe, the other thing, at Kelling, the background WAS black First time for everything

What would you suggest doing to it Rob?

Cheers

TJ

[Doc]

I was looking at this on Friday night.

It was just awesome to look at. This photo really brings the memories back

Well done.

[barkis]

Lots of colour to be seen in the stars. Add this one to the list of excellent double cluster shots over the last couple of weeks.

Laptop Missing in Action TJ? Did it turn up eventually then?

Ron.

[Beyond_Vision]

Welcome back TJ, a good target to pick as the laptop was down and only short subs are required. A very nice capture too

Regards

Kevin

[Tim]

The power pack went west Ron. I felt like a runner without legs....... but as it was I went to bed early at around 3 am I think, which gave me some much needed shut eye after 4 nights without sleep.

TJ

[jgs001]

Good result TJ

[mik]

Very nice TJ love this pair

Mick

[RobH]

Hello TJ,

Black sky....it's been a long time since I saw that!!

You can bring out a little extra by using curves, then following it with a levels adjustment of the black point to keep that nice black background.

I've just had a quick bash at it...pretty carp as I was dealing with the Jpeg, but you get the idea.

Cheers

Rob

[trevboyd]

Nice DC pic, TJ! And I like Rob's "tweaked" version too.

Trev