Trifid Nebula

19 x 45 and 60 seconds (mostly 60secs), unguided, Tak FS152, MI 250 mount, Nikon D70 modified, Baader UV/IR filter, Nikon Capture Editor, Images Plus for stacking and some processing.

Last night, 1/3rd dull moon, nice clear night in my backyard in Sydney. About 13-14 degrees Celsius (55F).

Greg.

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Very nice image Greg! I don't know how the full size image looks, but at the scale you're showing it, you could use a tad less saturation and a higher black point on the background for a smoother effect.

I took an image of the Trifid last year and my camera was calibrated to a G2V star so the colors are pretty accurate (notice the much reduced saturation):

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/jsuro/neb/M20.htm

Best,

Jose Suro
Tierra Verde, Florida

Wonderful shots Greg & Jose... simply beautiful!

Greg,

I like both versions of your image! The first version, as saturated as it is, is pretty dramatic!

Eric