NGC2359 - Thors Helmet

[swag72]

Not wishing to start another thread - I thought I'd add the latest reprocess after a bit of a talking to, being told that my previous process was basically awful.

If anyone wishes to give their thoughts on this process I'd be glad to hear them. Larger version here

[nmoushon]

Very nice re-processing job! Though similar they are noticeable different. The blue of the newest one is more "traditional" the teal of the original is very appealing too. It gives a nicer contrast, i think, to the red than the tradition blue.  You did a very nice job cleaning up the background noise in this new image. 

And please note I never thought the first one was awful(and i think most post would agree). I was just pointing out that I thought the noise was a bit higher than normal to the high quality pictures you post here. 

[ollypenrice]

I do like the 'less processed' look of the new one but I think I'd like it to be a bit greener since this is one of those rare DS objects which probably is green!

Olly

[swag72]

@nmoushon - You didn't say it was awful......... That came from somewhere / someone else entirely. I'm grateful that you pointed out the noise by the way Interesting that you think there's less noise in this one as there's been no noise reduction in the outer area at all

Cheers Olly No green!!!

[Stu]

Beautiful image Sara! [emoji106]

[jtlandreneau]

I like the second version better - to nitpick I have a couple comments

I like the colors a lot more, I think the softer blues on the helmet look great compared to the very contrast-y greens. I personally would darken the background a bit, it seems a bit bright

The first image I think did a better job pulling out the very faint periphery nebulae

It's easy to critique from the peanut gallery though, both renditions are great

[Sleepy Kiki]

Loving the 2nd version too, has a more natural look to me but amazing work as always Sara

[swag72]

Thanks guys for looking and commenting - I have no issue with nit picking at all I can always go back and look at a few things, so thanks for your thoughts @jtlandreneau

[ollypenrice]

Why not green (this once!!  )? This isn't a reflection nebula and emission in blue is mostly limited to H beta, which traces much the same gasses as Ha (red) but much more feebly.

I do miss the green of version one. I think this object is green. Maybe not quite as insistently so as version one but well on the way. I plead for a compromise!!!

Olly

[swag72]

I did finally end up with something of a compromise I think! A little more green and a little less blue.

[nmoushon]

You're too good to us all sara. Redoing this 3 times now! Youve really out done yourself on this one. Though I will have to say I really do like this last rendition. I think you did a good job on the compromising of green n blue and still keeping the noise down. Again great job.

[gnomus]

Magnificent, as always.  For what it's worth, I prefer v3.

[ollypenrice]

I think the final CB is the best, myself.

Olly

[swag72]

Cheers guys - I really wanted to try to get this one better, I don't normally reprocess so many times!!! 

[symesie04]

Not wishing to start another thread - I thought I'd add the latest reprocess after a bit of a talking to, being told that my previous process was basically awful.

I wish my processing was as awful as yours.

[swag72]

I wish my processing was as awful as yours.

I'm glad it was pointed out - I've learnt a lot from that comment about the original being a textbook example of how to ruin data!