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Beehive Cluster

Started by MarkS, Apr 04, 2020, 07:58:41

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MarkS

I have a big backlog of processing from those 6 successive clear nights a week ago.

Here is the first - M44, The Beehive Cluster:



45 x 2min exposures using Nikon Z6 on Tak Epsilon 180ED.

A larger version is here:
http://www.markshelley.co.uk/Astronomy/2020/Beehive20200323_wider_crop.jpg

Mark

Hugh

Wow Mark ~ that is beautiful!  Like gems glistening.

All those stars in the background as well on the wider shot.

Hugh

ApophisAstros

Really nice , Mark.
roger
RedCat51,QHYCCD183,Atik460EX,EQ6-R.Tri-Band OSC,BaaderSII1,25" 4.5nm,Ha3.5nm,Oiii3.5nm.

RobertM

Thats lovely Mark, looks like a Jewel box.

Robert

The Thing

Fantastic colour. Lovely.

Carole

Beautiful image and processing.

Carole

doug

..... your usual immaculate standard, Mark. Wunnerful!!
Always look on the bright side of life ...

Roberto

As it looks through the eyepiece!  :)

Roberto

NoelC

Great colours
Well done Mark.
Swapped telescopes for armchair.