Be Still My Beating IC-1805

[PhotoGav]

For I can take it no longer....

This has been a painfully long time in coming, but I think that this is my final version of IC1805 - The Heart Nebula:

Tech Details:

2 Pane Mosaic

Ha = 10 & 12 x 1800s

OIII = 6 & 6 x 1800s

Skywatcher ED80 with reducer and QSI 683-WSG8

The first set of data for this project was ditched as I discovered, with many thanks to the constructive criticism on here, that my spacing was wrong and the stars were elongated in the corners, making the mosaic stitching nigh on impossible. So, back to the drawing board, sort out the spacing and start again.

Then the weather and moon set in... Need I say more?!

Anyway, I finally acquired sufficient subs to concoct this version. Please do let me know if you have any suggestions on how to improve it. Though my patience with this image has almost run out for now. I don't think I want to see the Heart Nebula for some time.....!

Clear Skies and enjoy the greatest feat of human engineering with the Rosetta show tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a smooth landing! It's that far away that the signal from Earth takes half an hour to get to Rosetta - imagine trying to fly a remote control plane with that much delay.

[Welrod50]

Hi Gav

I'm by no means an expert, but I have to say, this final image looks pretty fine to me and I would be most happy to have it on my wall.

I'm sure some of the more ardent imagers may notice the odd bit or bob and offer some advice if needed, but in all fairness, to my eye it looks very nice indeed.

Well worth the obvious effort

I wish I could have just one clear night here when I'm not working to actually get out and do a bit myself.

Good stuff

And fingers crossed for Rosetta!!!!

[red dwalf]

Well worth waiting for.

[Martin-Devon]

Well done Gav, that's a fine looking Heart image, your patience has paid off well on this one.

[PhotoGav]

Thank you Welrod50, red dwalf & Martin. It is far from perfect and still has some registration issues. I always struggle to bring out the OIII data without it descending into a mulch of noise, so the OIII is subtle in this image to say the least...

[theo]

Looks lovely Gav. I can only view this on my Galaxy Note at the moment but it seems as though your hard won data on this one has paid off. Congrats on a super image.

Pete

[Barry-Wilson]

I think you've produced an excellent Heart, you can hold your head up high and feel justly proud.

Barry

[PhotoGav]

Barry & Pete, thank you. My own little Philae has landed moment!

[Twisted Lip]

I think it looks stunning, incredibly crisp yet subtle. Its a great image and you can see a lot of effort has gone in.

Will

[bluedandelion]

Lots of detail. Well done.

Ajay

[PhotoGav]

Thanks Will and Ajay.

Will, are you making any progress with the setup, despite this miserable weather?!

[Stargazer33]

Very nice image Gav. You have captured lots of depth in your image. It almost looks 3D. Well done!

[Tom OD]

Great image, deep and detailed. And a mosaic too, beautifully stitched.

[PhotoGav]

Thank you Bryan & Tom.

[Mr Bergman]

Second time I´m looking at this image, and I think it is very well done with nice details and fine colours. Something to print and put on the wall! 

[PhotoGav]

Mr Bergman, thank you for your kind words! Indeed, I hope to put this on the wall along with my whole collection of astro photos at some point next year. I am lucky enough to have been asked to compile an exhibition to go on show at Marlborough College. I'm slowly getting there, but it's painfully slow when there is night after night of wind, rain and cloud...

[Uranium235]

Now go another 2 panes left, plus another four underneath! :D  Jus kiddin'

Looks great, some SII would top it off nicely!

[PhotoGav]

Rob, behave! As for SII, that will have to wait for next year. I'm moving on to things in Perseus and Taurus once the weather clears up.

[Coco]

Superb , really very nice indeed.. 

I also have to say it deserves S2        

[Sp@ce_d]

This really does look 3D on my iPhone!! The stars are in the foreground.. Quite amazing.

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[JesusVargas]

Fantastic  image !!!!  Very Nice !!!   

Jesús

[PatrickGilliland]

Well done like the picture and processing

Paddy

[PatrickGilliland]

Well done like the picture and processing

Paddy

[PhotoGav]

Thank you Guy, Sp@ce_d, Jesus & Paddy. Returned from a testing day at work a little earlier and my world has been lifted by your kind comments. Cheers.

[PatrickGilliland]

Imaging and counselling, the remit of this site has just been extended ;-)

Paddy