NGC6514 (M20) The Trifid Nebula

[JAICOA]

Hi Everyone, Lots of time to processed images taken months ago after recovery of my hard disk data. Since the weather here in the tropics is rain every day why not catch-up. Hope you like it and Clear Skies

[RickJ]

That came out very well!

That was the very first object I tried in color with my current set-up. I still didn't know what I was doing as to color processing. Also I found the Meade focuser couldn't carry the weight of the STL-11000 without sagging. So stars were always horrid someplace in the image depending on where I was pointed. Your shot reminds me I need to redo it now that I have the camera rigid on the scope. But from 47 north it is always down where seeing is lousy. Guess I need to move to Puerto Rico or at least a lot farther south.

Rick

[Bellatrix7]

Nice! Even the thumbnail looks great.

[JAICOA]

Thanks Rick,Bellatrix. Rick give it a try on the next showing. Clear Skies

[winensky]

Just beautiful... and 20 min unguided. Masterful.

Kind regards
Matt

[JAICOA]

Thanks Matt, Actually the subs were of 30sec or else blooming takes into effect. Pretty bright stars in this region. Clear Skies

[winensky]

Thanks for the expalnation and lesson Efrain.

Kind regards
Matt

[Kyle Edwards]

Great image!

[JAICOA]

Thanks Kyle, Sorry for the late response, was on a business trip.