M45 from Okie-Tex

[CCD-Freak]

I am slowly working through my image data from the Okie-Tex Star Party and here is M45 150 x 30" (75 minutes total integration) taken with an ASI-533MCP with a Baader UV-IR filter through my 150mm F2.8 Hyper Newt.  Captured and processed with Astro Art 8. 

I have been trying to bring out the faint stuff without completely blowing out the bright stars. 

I keep poking at it but it is still not done. (^8

[Stickey]

Very nice image. Nice tight stars and plenty of nebulosity.

Is that LP lower right?

[CCD-Freak]

That is dust down in the lower right corner.  The F2.8 Hyper Newt made it really pop. (^8

[Stickey]

3 minutes ago, CCD-Freak said:

That is dust down in the lower right corner.  The F2.8 Hyper Newt made it really pop. (^8

Wow,  respect 🙏 

 

[CCD-Freak]

Here is the latest version.....I am getting closer to calling it done.

 

[tooth_dr]

Very nice!  Can’t beat a nice m45 like this