The Double Cluster: Bortle 8, OSC

[Lee_P]

Hi all, here's a new astrophoto to add to my collection of OSC images taken from Bristol City Centre. No filters used for this one. Imaging details below, and more info on my website here: https://urbanastrophotography.com/index.php/2022/02/19/the-double-cluster/

 

 

* February 2022
* Bristol, UK (Bortle 8 )
* Telescope: Askar FRA400 f/5.6 Quintuplet APO Astrograph
* Camera: ZWO ASI 2600MC-PRO
* Filter: none
* Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G
* Guide: William Optics 32mm; ZWO ASI 120MM Mini
* Control: ASIAIR Plus, ZWO EAF
* Software: PixInsight, Lightroom, Topaz DeNoise AI
* 450 x 120 seconds

Total integration time: 15 hours

[Sunshine]

Wonderful image! 

[Mr Spock]

Beautiful image. My favourite thing too.

[mrflib]

To quote my neighbour, Rod, that's bangin', man.

[simmo39]

V nice! 

[Saganite]

Who doesn't love the Double Cluster,  superb !

[Lee_P]

On 20/02/2022 at 07:40, simmo39 said:

V nice! 

Thanks! How are you getting on with your Askar FRA400? 

[simmo39]

33 minutes ago, Lee_P said:

Thanks! How are you getting on with your Askar FRA400? 

Hi, getting on great with it although I havent had much chance to use it due to a back problem that is finally getting better. I have just started doing a few tests with the FR so hopefully weather permitting I will have something to bring to show and tell. lol

[Stuf1978]

Very nicely done