IC-410 & 405 HaSHO

[Rodd]

I was finally able to collect the OIII data.

Televue np101is with 0.8x reducer, SBIG STT-8300 with self guiding filter wheel and 3nm Astrodon filters.  Exposure length: 31.5 hours)

Ha: 20 30min subs (10 hours)

OIII: 26 30 min subs (13 hours)

SII: 17 30 min subs (8.5 hours)

I am reasonably pleased--but this is only pass #1, so I am sure I will pick away at the details for some time.  At issue is bringing out the OIII emissions from IC-405 while not oversaturating the OIII emission in IC-410.  Also, bringing out the nebulosity between the 2 nebulae without introducing noise and/or numerous tiny stars.

 

 

[wimvb]

Looks great. I like the composition of the two nebulae head to head, yet connected by faint filaments.

[Rodd]

Just now, wimvb said:

Looks great. I like the composition of the two nebulae head to head, yet connected by faint filaments.

Thanks Wim--here is a version with the cores a bit better defined.

 

 

 

[laser_jock99]

Almost 3D- well done.

[Rodd]

2 minutes ago, laser_jock99 said:

Almost 3D- well done.

Thanks Laser Jock. 

[Rodd]

I think this one is a bit more realistic--especially in IC-410.

 

 

 

[Maximidius]

Fantastic Rod, very 3D like. Wile I don't speak as "the voice of authority"...I gotta say, That is one damn impressive image if you ask me. Certainly up there with the best of them, without doubt. 

[Rodd]

4 minutes ago, Maximidius said:

Fantastic Rod, very 3D like. Wile I don't speak as "the voice of authority"...I gotta say, That is one damn impressive image if you ask me. Certainly up there with the best of them, without doubt. 

Thanks Maximidius....It seems I always jump the gun and post to early.  I need to learn patience and finish all my tinkering and processing and post the final image.  I can't help myself I guess.  I appreciate your input. 

[Maximidius]

8 minutes ago, Rodd said:

Thanks Maximidius....It seems I always jump the gun and post to early.  I need to learn patience and finish all my tinkering and processing and post the final image.  I can't help myself I guess.  I appreciate your input. 

 Well, I for one find it fascinating to see all the subtle changes that are applied as your images evolve.

[Rodd]

Here's a version that is toned back--the less is more approach (specifically IC-410).  I miss the faint stuff between the nebula, but I like IC-410's core better.

 

 

[Rodd]

Here is a sharper core--everything else is the same. 

[JohnC64]

stunning image

[graemlourens]

Very unique! well done. I love it!

[Rodd]

5 hours ago, JohnC64 said:

stunning image

Thanks John

[Rodd]

5 hours ago, graemlourens said:

Very unique! well done. I love it!

Thanks Graem--wondering if smaller pixels would help resolve the finer details in the core upon zoom?

[Rodd]

Well-even my "less is more" processing was too much--oversharpened core nd posturization.  here is one that I think is much more realistic--fewer artifacts in core. 

[gnomus]

Very nice Rodd.  I liked them all.  Of the six (you are getting worse than me ), I like number 6 best.  Colours seem more 'natural' (I know that is meaningless in NB, but I hope you understand what I mean) and the cores don't seem 'forced'.

[Rodd]

6 minutes ago, gnomus said:

Very nice Rodd.  I liked them all.  Of the six (you are getting worse than me ), I like number 6 best.  Colours seem more 'natural' (I know that is meaningless in NB, but I hope you understand what I mean) and the cores don't seem 'forced'.

I agree completely and thanks--here's one that I was able to bring out the nebulosity between the 2 nebula. Nothing else is different.  I hope it works (I never know until I post).