Imaging session interuppted by something very special

[PortableAstronomer]

Hi there,

Back on Monday night 07 March I was trying to get a set of subs of the Rosette before it was lost below the western horizon for another year.

At about 01:00 the missus started getting heavy contractions; she was pregnant and due in another 2 weeks.

It was a strange feeling, that I was so pleased to finally have a clear moon-less night with imaging opportunities, then this happens !

Anyway, the result is that I only got about 1hr worth of subs; 4x5 RGB one-shot colour, and 4x10 mins through HA filter. Shame about the lack of coverage over the frame ; but for once I am pleased this image was cut short: We had a beautiful daughter born only a few hours later!

Below, some comparisons of the image, and the night environment to show the sort of light pollution we have. Was quite a productive night, even if the image doesn't say so !

[RascalUK]

Congrats mate. My daughter was born two weeks early too....At least now you have a legitimate reason to be kept up all night ;-)

[ampleamp]

Congratulations PA, enjoy!

[Capricorn]

Sod the sky, lets the the little arrival.

[RogerTheDodger]

Congratulations

[Hawklord]

Congratulations on the new arrival. Rosette still looking good despite the LP!

[Gweedo]

Congratulations on the arrival of your child. You'll be able to do a lot more observing at night now!

[RobH]

Mnay congratulations :hello2:......that's an image that will always be your best, no matter what

[philsparrow]

Congratulations, now you have your own star!

[barkis]

A night to remember indeed. Congratulations on the arrival of your little girl. Do you have a name for her yet.

Ron.

[MorningMajor]

Congratulations - I was expecting a photo of your daughter there! lol

[Talitha]

Congratulations, that's wonderful news!

Save the pics, they'll go well with the story you'll tell your lovely Daughter some day.

[Black Knight]

Congratulations, perhaps Rose or Rosetta would be a good name for the new arrival