Iris Nebula NGC7023

[ampleamp]

In what seemed like the only clear evenings i had had free for ages, i aimed the scope at the iris Nebula. Of course it wasn't fully clear as the sky had a hazy blanket that never really lifted. Combine this with a low target and perhaps it wasn't the best choice.

This image was taken over two evenings last week and consists of 31 x 420s L, and 24 x 300s each of RGB. Flats and bias were used in calibration. This is an uncropped 1200mm unguided image taken with a 1200/152 and an SXH694; my PA isn't good enough yet to go higher than 7 minutes and this is on the edge so some work  to do here.

I am currently in France and Olly Penrice has processed this particular version for me using mostly PS. I only hope i took enough notes so i can try to emulate his abilities.

Thanks for looking.

[wimvb]

Great image, especially at the sky conditions you describe.

[laudropb]

Very nice image. Enjoy your time in France.

[MattJenko]

Nicely controlled core as well.

[kendg]

Well done. Nice detail

[derrickf]

A very pleasing result from data collected under challenging conditions.

Which mount do you use to produce this unguided?

 

Derrick

[ampleamp]

Thanks for comments;

Derrick, this was my first time using my new 10Micron GM1000HPS

[laser_jock99]

Good image- always a tricky one to process.