An image at last - NGC2264 Cone and Christmas Tree

[PaulKummer]

Having spent several months fighting inconsistent (and often wrong) colours from a combination of new laptop, Windows 7 and old Photoshop I have finally got a workaround - at least the colours are consistent between different bits of software and within Photoshop. This version of the cone should be a shade of red rather than magenta. This is also the first image from my new FSQ-85/QSI 683 combination - I'm very pleased with it so far

Hope you like it - Paul

Full size image is here: http://paulandelaine...45081&k=BjDq2j3

Details:

NGC2264 - The Christmas Tree Cluster and Cone Nebula

Acquisition - Takahashi FSQ85ED at F5.6; QSI 683wsg with Lodestar, Maxim DL 5; Paramount MX, The Sky X

Processing - PixInsight, Photoshop CS4

L = Ha at 50%, RGB = (R+Ha)GB

Ha = 16 * 1200 sec

RGB = 12 * 300 sec each

Data aquired 14-23 January 2013

[ben72]

truly stunning Paul,

it just proves with this hobby, patients is its own reward.

well done mate.

[laser_jock99]

Fantastic! Really does need a nice wide field setup to get it all in. This is one of the targets I intend to spend more time on when it comes around again.

[theironduck]

Wow, just wow!

[sologuitarist61]

Beautiful image Paul, well done!

[swag72]

I like this a lot - The fov is great, the stars look nice and the whole nebulosity detail is lovely.

[farunj]

Amazing!! That detail is stunning!

[Mr Bergman]

Really crisp!

[Gina]

Very nice indeed

[Martin-Devon]

Really nice image Paul - you must be pleased with this one

[andyo]

I really like this great image very nice colours and star shapes

[Daniel-K]

paul thats amazing great job!

[PaulKummer]

Many thanks everyone for your kind comments. I am very pleased with how this has turned out - definitely my best so far. I have a couple more images to process and it will be interesting to see if they come out as well.

Paul

[ollypenrice]

Hi Paul, I've had a private viewing of this one but I'd like to repeat that I think it's a beaut, very subtle but full of detail.

Olly