First guided M42

[Tzetze]

So, I had my first crack at M42 at 600s exposure. I'd intended to get some short exposures for the core the same night but they had to wait for another week thanks to the weather. Processing the images gave me an introductory lesson to composites in photoshop. For a first attempt, I don't think it's come out too badly - although criticism is welcome!

11x 600s subs

28x 15s subs

100x darks

25x flats

ISO800

Stacked in DSS, Tweaked in PS CS6

450D, SWED80, CG5-GT - Guided with PHD

M42 27/10/12 composite by .Tzetze., on Flickr

[Gina]

WOW! That's absolutely wonderful - well done

[DaveGarland]

Holy Moly! Nice!

[telesto]

Thats fantastic

Clive

[SJJ]

Great image and nicely processed. Can't wait to have a go myself.

[Chris]

Thats fantastic its got some lovely depth and sharpness to it! well done!

[symesie04]

Very very nice indeed. Good work.

[Glasspusher]

Nice piece of work, well done.

John

[pel]

Nice.

[stellawolf]

That is superb well done

[Tzetze]

You're all too kind! Thanks guys. =]

[KevUU]

Yikes, that's nice

[jammo]

Absolutely stunning image !!!

[Stargazer Jack]

Superb image

[ian_bird]

Beautiful! Awesome image! Love it.

[Delboy_Hog]

Wowsers, that's amazing. You must be really chuffed with that!

[laser_jock99]

Nice one.

[pixueto]

That's impressive! Did you manage to do that with an unmodified camera? Amazing!

[NGEddie]

Superb image, very clear well done

[Mr Spock]

Incredible image. Full of fine detail and a wonderful colour.

[turbotim]

Great shot!

[Moon monkey]

very nice ... thats a keeper )

[Tzetze]

Thanks a lot guys. =]

That's impressive! Did you manage to do that with an unmodified camera? Amazing!

Yep, unmodded camera. It took quite a bit of work in Photoshop, particularly paying a lot of attention to curves, tweaking the red and blue channels in particular areas.

[sologuitarist61]

Fantastic image - well done!

[turbotim]

Thanks for inspiring me!~