Statue Of Liberty Nebula NGC3576

Astounding! I don't begin to understand anything about astronomy which is why I normally refrain form comment when you and others (Ko, etc) post your amazing shots! But it's not out of a lack of respect for what you do or a lack of appreciation for the wonder of these things and your splendid captures!

Andy I do know what you mean its is some thing very different far from the normal photography. BUT its just the same just a bit further out. this is about 3 years work to get here been a lot of very blue nights swearing at the computer cause it just would not work. almost the same last night would not plate solve last night 2 but first night first up. plate solve is basically I chose my shot do the stars in the shot you have match that view. If not it move the mount to get that view. I had to turn the whole lot off and restart the whole thing , first up it plate solved. Go figure.

Its just as much fun for me to see these on my computer as it is to share I know these are not for every one but they are in our skies to enjoy. keeps the mind very active as well as you get older.

As I said, I'm full of respect for what you achieve and the stunning results you share, Steve!

I envy your southern starry skies. An excellent work.

We are rather lucky we have mostly no light pollution 1 hour from the city. Its going to be some thing I enjoy more of as well with deep space.

great work again Steve. I didn't know this nebula but it is a beauty and so is your picture