SGL 2023 challenge 7 - Deep Sky Summer Triangle

[MartinB]

As expected, this proved to be a popular challenge and the quality of entries across the board was eye popping.  The judges deliberated and um'd and ah'd and finally we had a very loose consensus.  Well done everyone, the standard just keeps going up!

1) Minhlead M57

 

 

One of the classic deep sky challenges is to reveal The Ring's the outer layer of nebulosity.  It is a difficult challenge requiring plenty of exposure and good processing skills .  Well Minhlead has certainly made life a lot harder for us all by showing an extra layer or two and requiring a potential name change to "The Flower Nebula"  

2) Mount Longlevens Crescent Nebula

The OIII layer of the Crescent with all its wispy detail shows superbly in this deep image.

3) Snoami The Coathanger

What could be easier than imaging an asterism easily visible with the naked eye?  Well most deep sky targets actually!  The Coathanger rests beautifully in it's dusty celestial wardrobe. This is masterful processing.

[Snoani]

Thank you very much for the kind words Martin.  The standard of entries was really high and I wasn't expecting to be placed.  

Congratulations to the other winners and a well done to everyone who entered. 

[Minhlead]

A big thanks to the Judges and every other Competitors. I am honoured.

[carastro]

Well done the winners.  M57 needs to be zoomed in to really appreciate how fantastic it really is.   
 

Carole

 

[Mount Longlevens]

Manythanks to the judges for my 2nd place, and we'll done to everybody that entered. Some truly fantastic entries.