Sorry - my M42

[markarian]

Well it's been a while since I did one of these.

Hope I've moved on a bit since the last one in 2009.

An MPCC and mod to the 350D helped. Details below the pic.

Mark

200mm f5 Newtonian MPCC Guided

Canon EOS 350D modded, Astronomik CLS

5x30x, 5x60, 20x180s, darks, flats, ISO 800

Captured in APT, Processed in Nebulosity and PS CS5

[malc-c]

Nice

[Orion_the_Hunter]

I'm no expert but that's brilliant! I love the spikes on the stars on the left too.

[barkis]

Nothing at all to apologise for, you have a really nice job here.

M42 is a jewel of the Northern Hemisperes winter skies, and it deserves all the attention it gets.

So, come guys, no more apologies for posting an image of it .

Ron.

[ianaiken]

You would think I was doing something else when I reacted oooooooooooohhhhhhhhh wooow.

Brilliant image! Lovely detail and I too like the spikes on the stars.

[Zul]

Yes you really moved on! Great image!

[Jessun]

Really great image! Beautiful editing. Thumbs up!

[markarian]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

OK Ron - I won't apologise again

However, given the weather now I don't expect to get out imaging again in 2012

Mark

[Shibby]

Certainly no need to apologise for that one! Excellent detail owing to nice tight focus!

[MartinB]

It doesn't matter how familiar I get with M42, seeing beautifully done images like this alway brings out an ahhh!

[markarian]

I love M42 too. I remember being wowed by it at the age of 9. Hooked ever since!

M

[harry page]

Hi

A very nice M42 with good detail , There is a little green that needs removing , I belive there is a photoshop plug in to do this

Harry

[markarian]

I agree there is a little green Harry. It's from the Astronomik filter. I have the plugin but it doesn't quite do what I want - unless you know more

M

[markarian]

Actually I take that back Harry. It does have quite a good effect on this particular pic.

Thanks for the reminder.

Mark

[harry page]

Hi

sorry I only Have pixinsight's green remover

Harry

[harry page]

Hi

Much Better

Harry

[markarian]

Very similar effects.

Thanks