Double Cluster - at last one I'm happy with!

[Roy Batty]

You know how it is with the double cluster, its problematical coming up with an image that you think does it half the justice equal to the views you get at the eyepiece. Personally i'm very happy with this one, especially the nice diffraction spikes on the brighter stars.

This was taken when the cluster was at around it's zenith last night. It's a single 5 minute exposure at ISO800, imaged through my C8-N and guided with PHP using the ED80 & webcam.

cheers

RB

Double Cluster in Perseus

(click to enlarge)

[Sam]

That's a very clear image for a single shot! I love the colour range and the very sharp focus you've achieved - well done

Sam

[Doc]

For a single shot the noise is incredibly low.

It's a stunner, well done.

[Psychobilly]

Awesome Single Shot DC shot Roy

Billy...

[steppenwolf]

...... and indeed you should be very pleased with that, especially for a single shot!!

[ncjunk]

Thats a great shot! does remind me of what I see through the eyepiece (thats my problem with things like M42 it just looks like a smudge, damn impressive smudge though)

nice one

Neil C

[barkis]

That is an Ace result Roy. This one goes right to the upper echelons of DC Images.

Very nice indeed.

Ron. :salute:

[LostNSpace]

It is a great single shot image Roy......

Good Job

Mark

[glennbech]

This is the first Shot I've seen here that have a clear separation of the core stars. Excellent focus and great shot! The colour is great also!