A start, but where next?

[MattJenko]

Circumstance led me to a session with Ha in the Flaming Star nebula region. Data has come out lovely, but I am not sure what to compliment this with. I am veering towards an HaLRGB type image as opposed to a narrowband one, and I would love to extend the image in a mosaic too! Thoughts?

 

 

[ollypenrice]

The only way to get the Flaming Star in all its glory is in HaRGB or HaLRGB because the key component is a blue reflection nebula which won't pop in NB. You have a fine Ha layer already. The blue nebula, be warned, does not come easy.

Olly

[wimvb]

This can become a truly stunning colour image, but as Olly wrote, it will be a long road getting there.

You have a great start already. Good luck with whichever way you take this image.

[swag72]

Having 'done' this area in NB (actually Bi colour I think) - I'd go for NB  Surprise, surprise. It really is an area that just keeps on giving and as a mosaic you wonder when you will ever be able to stop  

[MattJenko]

Thanks All. Sounds like my next few sessions are booked then!

Sara - fyi

37 minutes ago, swag72 said:

 'done' this area in NB 

- the image you link to from the small version has a link to the heart and soul, not this area.

[swag72]

Thanks for the heads up - Just amending that link

Done

[ChrisLX200]

18 hours ago, MattJenko said:

Circumstance led me to a session with Ha in the Flaming Star nebula region. Data has come out lovely, but I am not sure what to compliment this with. I am veering towards an HaLRGB type image as opposed to a narrowband one, and I would love to extend the image in a mosaic too! Thoughts?

 

I'm on the same target and wondering the same thing   I think it will come down to the weather and also phase of Moon - RGB needs there to be no Moon in the sky whereas NB can still work even with a 75% Moon (apart from the OIII perhaps). So weather might be the deciding factor for me, and tonight and tomorrow are forecast some hours of clear sky so RGB remains a possibility. Those with endless clear skies can just pick and choose of course

ChrisH