IC 2118, Witch Head Nebula (DSLR)

[MartinFransson]

Here´s a reprocess of my Witch Head Nebula. I´m fairly satisfied considering the limited exposure time, some LP in that direction plus it only rises about 22 degrees above the horizon from my location. Oh, and the fact that I used a cheap DSLR

63*5 minutes @ISO800.

Canon 1100D (astromod.)

Canon EF 300/4L IS lens.

Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro Synscan.

Processed in PI and PS.

[StuartJPP]

Very nicely done Martin.

I wanted to image this earlier in the year when I was on holiday but didn't get the opportunity. You have captured the image I wanted to...

[Tom OD]

Looks great. And no sign of Rigel poking it's head in with flaring. 

Tom

[laudropb]

Very nice image.

[simmo39]

Wow, V nice.

[PatrickGilliland]

Very nice, subtle and detailed all in one, I like it.

Paddy

[Owmuchonomy]

That is very nice.  Much more provocative and nicely framed than some of the 'overcooked' images on here.  Well done.

[alan4908]

Very good Martin, I also must attempt this one day.

Alan

[Skyline]

Very impressive image, especially with a Canon 1100D Modded Camera.

[MartinFransson]

Thanks guys! Hoping to add a few hours to this one later this year

[sulaco]

First class imaging , quite inspiring for all of us that use DSLR's.

 

[swag72]

That's looking very nice indeed - You've processed a very difficult target to perfection

[MartinFransson]

3 hours ago, sulaco said:

First class imaging , quite inspiring for all of us that use DSLR's.

 

Thank you! If I can inspire someone, than I´m happy! I like to make the most of my equipment and I want to see what is possible with a cheap DSLR. Lots of exposure, dithering and processing tricks. That´s the secret

[MartinFransson]

1 hour ago, swag72 said:

That's looking very nice indeed - You've processed a very difficult target to perfection

Thank you so much Sara! It means a lot!

Difficult? Yep!

Perfection? Not even close I need a lot more exposure to get this one where I want it. But thanks!