Antares, Rho Ophiuci widefield 23.06.09.

[markcol]

Another Astrotrac shot with the modded 400d and Sigma 18-125 zoom at 5.6/ 106mm . Taken from nearby site overlooking the Channel (cliff car park )

6x 120 sec, 4x150sec @ iso1600 plus darks

DSS+PSCS with Noel's Actions

Antares was twinkling away in the murk so I was pleased to get any hint of the nebulosity in this area.

cheers

Mark

[Aza]

Good job.

I think this target would be incredibly difficult from the UK, although if you are over looking the channel, you at least have the best chance