NGC6960 - Witches Broom

[lukebl]

Appropriately for this Halloween weekend, this is my first attempt at the Witches Broom nebula, NGC 6960, with my unmodded Canon 450d. Only managed an hour's worth of subs before the clouds rolled in, but still pleased at what I managed to capture with an unmodded cam.

16 x 4 minute exposures, ISO800, Canon 450d, prime focus Skywatcher 250PDS.

[twotter]

One of my favourite things in the night sky - nice

[mark7331]

Really fantastic image Luke. I love the faint wisps of deep purple beneath the threads of blue and amazing stars.

Wondeful.

[Bigwings]

Lovely Image.

Mind I now must tell my ex where she parked her transport:D

[peter shah]

nice colour and detail great for only an hour!

[gary1968]

Nice one Luke, its on my to do list.

Thanks for sharing.

gary

[Bizibilder]

Nice picture Luke.

[lukebl]

Many thanks for the comments, guys. Probably my favourite subject and image so far, in this strange and frustrating, but occasionally very rewarding, world of astro-imaging.

[Dangerous-Dave]

A fine capture, well done.