M1 Bi-Colour

[theo]

I have been wanting to capture the Crab Nebula for a long time but all previous attempts have been scuppered by the weather, so over the Christmas holidays it was a real pleasure to get a couple of clear moonless nights to enable me to have a go at this classic target. 

So this is just Ha & OIII and around 8hrs altogether. I'm pretty pleased with the detail in the nebula though I think it could have been better still had the seeing conditions been more favorable. Shouldn't complain though as just getting successive clear nights is somewhat of a rarity these days in this neck of the woods!!!

Would like any thoughts on the colour scheme, I tried many variations but ended up with this being my favourite - what do you think?

Usual gear - fork mounted LX200acf and QSI683wsg camera.

Pete

[swag72]

I like that Pete - You've got some nice star colour in there and M1 is looking great

[Davey-T]

I think that's very nice indeed  Pete, I find it's a target well suited to the SCT.

Dave

[laudropb]

Very nice image.

[StuartJPP]

Cracking M1 image.

[theo]

Many thanks!!  Just had a tweak of the black point and saturation. It's one thing that always bugs me in that the image never looks quite the same once uploaded!!

You may still prefer the first of course 

[RichLD]

Lovely shot showing excellent detail, really like the colours too! I know what you mean about the change in appearance of uploaded images, the black point and/or gamma always seems out, very frustrating...

Nice one sir!

Rich

[morimarty]

Thats a cracker Pete, The resolution of the filements is just superb. I also think the pastel colour palette really enhances the crab too!

[graemlourens]

I think its a phenomenal catch! Very well done.

Kind regards, Graem

[Ruud]

Magnificent work, Pete! Very beautiful. Love the colours.

Thank you! 

[astro mick]

A lovely image Pete.I think you have got the colours spot on.

Both images are really lovely.

Did you need a reducer with this.

Mick.

[carastro]

VERY nice image.

 

Carole

[PatrickGilliland]

Nice work Pete super detail and surrounding space and stars all nicely handled.

Paddy

[Knight of Clear Skies]

Great detail there.

[theo]

Many thanks all, I much appreciate the time taken to leave comments as always. It's also nice to know that the outcome of all that processing was worthwhile!!

Pete

[theo]

10 hours ago, astro mick said:

A lovely image Pete.I think you have got the colours spot on.

Both images are really lovely.

Did you need a reducer with this.

Mick.

Thanks Mick.

Yes I use an Optec Lepus reducer which results in a focal ratio of F6.8. 

If I try M1 again in the future I think i'll give it a go at the native F10 (3040mm) 

Pete

[Barry-Wilson]

13 hours ago, morimarty said:

Thats a cracker Pete, The resolution of the filements is just superb. I also think the pastel colour palette really enhances the crab too!

Couldn't agree more.  Terrific M1.

The filament definition is superb and the pastel shades do not over dominate and help in this regard.  Very good work Pete.

[andyo]

Very nice capture

 

[gnomus]

Very tastefully done.

[Nick Smith]

Superb Pete.  Amazing detail and super-tight focus

[Space Cowboy]

Thats a beauty Pete! Fabulous detail inside the Crab!

[theo]

Thanks you folks for the kind words. It's taken me a very long time to capture an image of M1 with year after year passing without a shout, so it's great that you all seem to like it!!

Pete

[Sleepy Kiki]

Stunning detail you managed to capture there!

[steppenwolf]

That's a very nice image indeed. Your colour mix is very subtle and brings out the embedded detail very well without shouting! Great stuff.

[theo]

Thanks for the generous comments Sleepy Kiki and Steve. The 'less = more' approach seems to have worked out well for the colour pallette for this object so I'm pleased you guys picked up on this element.

Pete.