M20 Trifid Nebula

Here is an image of the Trifid from early July. I also worked a H-Alpha exposure set into this image for improved contrast. I have attached a mid size thumbnail, but a full size image and exposure / processing details can be seen at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/Trifid.htm

Scope was my C8 at f/4.8 Camera was the Artemis285.

L:HA:R:G:B 10x60:6x180:7x45:7x45:7x45.
L and HA binned 1x1, RGB binned 2x2

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Excellent image Jim. Great job.

Very fine image.

Tom

Brian, Mike, Tom,

Hey guys, thanks for the comments, I appreciate them.

Looks like I will be in Germany the next couple of days, so it might appear that I am "off the air".

Excellent color, composition, and processing, Jim.
It's a vast improvement over your previous version of this nebula.
The flaring of the stars in the lower left seems to suggest that your camera was not orthagonal. Are you using a threaded connection for your camera?

dan kowall

Great stuff Jim! Both color and detail are exceptional.

It gives me something to look forward to.... if I ever get a decent night. :C

Jim
That is a great image. Tell us a little more about your camera. I'll have to look up more info.
Thanks for sharing.
Steven Jindra

Excellent image, Jim! Are you keeping the Artemis?

Eric

Very nice M20! Great job!
Chris Woodruff

That's a very classy shot Jimmy.

Greg.