Shibby Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hi Chaps,Here's my attempt at the bubble, framed with open cluster M52. I found this quite tought to process, also I think the focus and alignment was a bit out... Net result, it's perhaps a bit messy I think.90 x 2minutes (3hrs) unguided20 x T-shirt flatsISO800, Modded 450dSkywatcher 150PDSAll comments and critique much appreciated.Reprocessed Version 2:Reprocessed:Original: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Ok, I've reprocessed my image, hopefully this is better - please see original post for the new version.I've worked hard to control the stars while trying to extract as much detail as I can. I've also done a wider field, putting the Bubble in a bit more context (Tracking errors? What tracking errors?!)Any comments, good, bad or ugly, I will appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulsar pete Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Lewis,I'd be very happy with this, particularly unguided.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uranium235 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 A nice result for unguided But, a few dark halos have started to creep in on 3 or 4 of the brighter stars, so you might need to be a bit more selective in which stars you sharpen (easier said than done!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundycat Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 top one looks ok apart from the edges and maybe some gradient issues. Or is it just stray nebulosity. Longer exposures are really needed to get clean detail.Are you really sharpening individual stars? I can't believe that. The only time they need attention is if they are very small and faint in which case UnSharp Mask with a suitable radius will only pick up the smaller stars.Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonfromSussex Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thats a nice pic. Interesting combing the twi targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for the comments! top one looks ok apart from the edges and maybe some gradient issues. Or is it just stray nebulosity. Longer exposures are really needed to get clean detail.Are you really sharpening individual stars? I can't believe that. The only time they need attention is if they are very small and faint in which case UnSharp Mask with a suitable radius will only pick up the smaller stars.The red gradients are indeed nebulosity, but yeah they're just very faint for 2 min subs (no matter how many!) You can see the nebulosity how it should look here:on skymap.I haven't been sharpening individual stars, the rings are actually a result of my star mask layer - I will have another go with more careful feathering on the larger stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've just update the original post with a new version (I've left the old ones for comparison).I've fixed the gradients that shouldn't have been there. I've also fixed some of the problems with the most obvious stars, though there are still some smaller ones with rings I've also tweaked the colour balance which has improved the contrast.Damn, is that the time? I have to be up in 4 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Nice one Lewis, getting the most from your images.very impressive removing the star elongation, compared to the original its hardly noticeable.Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deneb Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Very nice going Lewis, I would love to do another reprocess for you...Nadeem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Very nice going Lewis, I would love to do another reprocess for you...Anyone who wants a go, knock yourself out!astro.lectito.com/bubble-output3.zipI look forward to seeing what you come up with!Nice one Lewis, getting the most from your images.very impressive removing the star elongation, compared to the original its hardly noticeable.DarrenThanks Darren. I believe the better looking star shapes are mostly down to the wider crop! (as well as bloat being a bit better controlled). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looking Up Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 So many stars! I think your reprocessed 2 image is simply stunning!!! Well done Lewis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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