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Thanks Tom....yes, it needs more Lum to counteract what I have done in reducing noise. There is no substitute for more data to increase SNR....and I might be waiting a while for that. It is not humid tonight but Sahara dust flying around outside just now .. if only the wife would move inland (but no chance!). 🙄

Thanks both for the comments. It is indeed a stunning area to image - personally I am sorry I could not have done better (there are some fabulous images out there). However - better than not trying it at all. Where I live, I am forever fighting high humidity and if I waitied for ideal conditions I would get nothing done. I may get an opportunity to improve on this one - but I suppose it could be much worse. 😏 (I will just add - don't forget I am looking at the full resolution on a 4k monitor....but as the post title suggests....if you stand back a touch, it does not look too bad).

M78.......... Stand back.....don't look at this one too closely. This is somewhat over processed - but it was necessary because of very 'noisy' data.....my fault once again for imaging in very high relative humidity (> 90%). Imaging telescopes or lenses: Takahashi FSQ130ED Imaging cameras: QSI 6120i Focal Extender / Reducer: Tak QE 0.73x Astrodon Lum: 60x120" Astrodon RGB: 3x20x120" Integration: 4 Hours

Likewise - I would go with the 2nd one (top image on this page). I think a little more contrast in the original would make it equally as good - just then comes down to individual taste on the colours.

Looking at that, one can begin to understand the why Taks are so expensive...........and why people still want to buy them. 👍

Thanks Luke. I feel the same but was unsure how others might view the fact that very small stars have faded into the background to bring that nebulosity to the fore. I suppose without a comparison image - most would never know. I never liked starless images....so for me this is a good compromise and am happy to put my name on it. I have achieved what I wanted to achieve, and it is nice to know that it is acceptable. 🤓

Enjoyed going through those....thanks for posting.

Thanks very much Peter 👍

Thanks Lee. I sometimes do that when looking for a new target.....go look at the "normal" targets for the time of year and then start moving out to see if there is anything interesting in the area. No need to keep imaging the same targets year after year 😉

No - I think you are right as it is close to the Eagle Nebula. You can see the area of my full image in the below screen shot.

Thanks Graham.......yes, being near the "Eagle", I guess this area gets overlooked most of the time.

No new imaging going on - so once again, playing with old data. This is from June last year: SH2-54 & NGC 6604 This is borderline over processed - on purpose. My aim was not to just change the colouring of the previous effort but also to make the nebulosity of the area, stand out more in the image. In this I also reduced the visibility of the many many stars in the area. You will either like it or hate it - but perhapss it brings to the fore, an area not imaged very often....I think it has potential as a new target for some to make note of. The new version can be compared to the older one here: https://www.kinchastro.com/sh2-54--ngc-6604.html.....where all the acquisition details are also.

Well done all round - both images and video. I am always complaining about light pollution around me - but looking at what you have to deal with.....I think you have done a fantastic job. Video was a bit on the 'long' side....but it must have been good because I sat and watched it all 👏.

The Leprechauns made me do it! As I said above, looking at yours I just had to go back and try give mine a lift. You did such great work on that top one - I think it is fantastic and indeed I still prefer that one of the two. The detail shows through perhaps a little better on that second one....but I just find the top a 'nicer' image to view. probably just down to personal choice I guess.

Thanks Peter - there appears to be a lot 'going on' in the area - always helps to make an image more interesting. 😏

Thanks very much for the comment Emil. 👍

I think you have done a fantastic job with the data you had - well done on that. Looking back on mine from a year ago now....it looks very drab now having seen yours . (I may have to go back to that one 🤔)

Thanks Tayson 👍

What gave you that impression 🤣. When I was starting out into astro-photography I had a Meade 10" SCT (which was just all wrong). I waited months for a second hand FSQ106 to come on the market...in fact I had a second hand Tak mount long before the scope. Once I started using them.... I never had any reason to move away from Tak even though the 130 cost me "an arm and a leg".

Thanks - much appreciated 👍

Thanks Graham. This time around it has benifited from slightly different processing.

Thanks Francis. 👍

I have reprocessed data from last year (something to do in lockdown/cloudy skies). Full info on my web site: https://www.kinchastro.com/sh2-115.html

That is a very difficult target....I do remember giving up on it once...and never went back to it. Well done!

Yes - I guess I am happy with the colour....strong enough to get it noticed and yet not too much so. I think it just came together that way, rather than me actively trying for it. My big concern was always the blue star in the middle....once I had that, then I knew I would be satisfied. 🙂