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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on May 18, 2009, 17:19:57

Title: M20 Trifid Nebula
Post by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on May 18, 2009, 17:19:57
This picture is comprised of 15 minute subs, totaling 4.5hours of exposure.

Located in the constellation Sagittarius, the Trifid nebula is a beautiful combination of reflection nebula (blue) and emission nebula (red).

Telescope Skywatcher Black Diamond ED120
Camera Orion Starshoot Pro

Thanks for looking.

Baz.

(http://i40.tinypic.com/10608wo.jpg)
Title: Re: M20 Trifid Nebula
Post by: RobertM on May 18, 2009, 17:42:38
Looks wonderful Baz, very good definition and star colour.
Title: Re: M20 Trifid Nebula
Post by: Tony G on May 18, 2009, 21:19:04
Great image Baz.

I was looking at the ED120 as a new scope, so what are the pro's and con's for this scope.   PM me.

Tony G
Title: Re: M20 Trifid Nebula
Post by: MarkS on May 19, 2009, 07:04:26

T'rrific Trifid Baz!!

Mark
Title: Re: M20 Trifid Nebula
Post by: Mike on May 19, 2009, 08:33:06
Really nice Baz.
Title: Re: M20 Trifid Nebula
Post by: A.S.I.G.N_Baz on May 19, 2009, 14:05:57
Thanks heaps everyone. Tony, PM coming soon.

Baz.
Title: Re: M20 Trifid Nebula
Post by: Carole on May 19, 2009, 16:24:08
Wow, that fabulous.
Carole
Title: Re: M20 Trifid Nebula
Post by: Fay on May 19, 2009, 20:14:10
Great image Baz!