Iris Nebula

[RSM]

Iris Nebula taken over two nights earlier this week. combination of 8 min and 4 min guided subs totalling about 6 hrs exposure time, all at ISO 800 on my canon EOS 500D. Flats taken the following mornings of dawn skies. Stock calibration Bias and Darks used. Processed in PI; DBE, Histogram transformation, TGV noise reduction, SCNR(red), Curve transformation, Median and Linear Multiscale Processing. Hopefully I've not over processed. In addition to the illuminated gas clouds, I love the dark areas surrounding the core which blank out the background of stars.

 

[Jokehoba]

Excellent image. The Iris nebula has always been one of my favourites too for the same reasons. 

[Rodd]

Not over done at all.  Looks good.

[RSM]

10 hours ago, Rodd said:

Not over done at all.  Looks good.

Thanks, always a fine balance between keeping it real and going for a bit more data. 

[RSM]

10 hours ago, Jokehoba said:

Excellent image. The Iris nebula has always been one of my favourites too for the same reasons. 

Really gives the feeling of looking down a tunnel of cloud - moody. Reminds me of the 70's Dr.Who titles.