September 2011 Astrophotography Contest Winners

[Javio]

Greetings to everybody!

Thank you very much to everyone for participating in this fourth edition of the PixInsight Monthly Astrophotography Contest. According to the points 8 and 10 of the contest rules, when the number of submitted images is seven or more, the monthly contest can have up to three winner images. In this month's edition, there is an unusual situation since there is a draw in both the second and the third price.

Congratulations to the five winners of this month! We hope to see everybody in further editions of the PixInsight Monthly Astrophotography Contest.

First Prize — NGC3372 (Carina Nebula)  by Alejandro Tombolini.




Shared Second Prize (A) — NGC 6960, 72, 92, 95 (Veil Nebula) by Philippe B.




Shared Second Prize (B) — M63 (Sunflower Galaxy)  by talbotj.





Shared Third Prize (A) — IC1396 (Elephant's Trunk nebula) by Andres.Pozo.





Shared Third Prize (B) — M17 (Swan Nebula)  by roberto_volpi.




Clear, dark and steady skies to everybody!

[Andres.Pozo]

Congratulations Alejandro!!
That's a really stunning image.

[Alejandro Tombolini]

Thank you Andres! I am happy whit the result.

Congrats for your picture too, and for all who participate.

Saludos, Alejandro.

[gvanhau]

Felicitaciones Alejandro, de las mejores Carinas que he visto. Felicitaciones también a los otros participantes, todos excelentes trabajos.
Saludos
Geert

Congratulatiosn Alejandro one of the best Carinas I've seen. Congratulations also to the other participants, all excelent pictures.
regards
Geert

[leochino]

Felicitaciones Ale!! Colores increibles y procesado impecable.
Muy bien merecido el reconocimiento.
Extiendo mis felicitaciones a los demas ganadores.
saludos
Leo

[roberto_volpi]

 Congratulations Alejandro, most beautiful image.
 Congratulations to other participants, all beautiful images. Take this opportunity to thank those who have appreciated my  image.
 Roberto