Wide Field Messier M11 and M26

Photo Information

From top to bottom: M11, NGC6712 and M26
Images taken at the Mt Bachelor star party 2005 at Mt Bachelor ski lodge, OR
No guiding
Image: North is top, West is right
Image size: one half D70 resolution
Four x ~240 seconds images stacked: DSC_0431.NEF, DSC_0432.NEF, DSC_0433.NEF and DSC_0435.NEF
DSC_0435.NEF image information
Nikon D70
2005/07/08 01:24:10.8
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 180mm F/2.8 D
Focal Length: 180mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
242.10 sec - F/2.8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 800
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Direct sunlight
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off

Camera: Nikon D70
Opitcs: Nikon 180mmED lens, 72mm aperture, 180mm focal length, f/2.8 focal ratio
Filter: Lumicon International Mimus Violet filter
Mount: Takahashi TG-SPII mount on Bogen Manfrotto 405 geared head & 475B tripod

Mode 3 CFA image processing with MLUnsold Digital Imaging ImagesPlus Version 2.50
Nine Mode 3 darks taken in morning twilight
Paint Shop Pro Version 9.01