Horsehead and flame revisited

[GlassWalker]

53 x 2m subs

Canon 450D all filters removed, Sigma 120-300m f/2.8 OS + 1.4 teleconverter for 420mm f/4. Astronomik CLS-CCD filter.

Processed in PixInsight with darks. Finish off in PS Elements.

This is the longest focal length I've seriously used for deep sky imaging yet. Was hoping to pick up the texture behind the horsehead but looking at other photos I think I need more resolution to really pick it up than this widefield attempt. Might try the ST120 on this next time (600mm f/5).

[atmenterprises]

Nice wide field shot. Great dark sky too.

[GlassWalker]

If only the sky was dark! This tested my processing skills as I had a bit of a tricky light gradient to remove...

[sologuitarist61]

Great image of one of my favourite DSO's - nice one

[VigdisVZ]

Amazing. I love it!