gnomus Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 This is a new image from DSW in NM. Sharpless 2-73 in the constellation of Hercules. The Internet tells me that Sh 2-73 was initially thought to be an HII emission nebula. It is now, however, considered to be a molecular cloud of gas and dust. Details are: Imaging Location: Deep Sky West facility - New Mexico Dates: Several nights in May 2017 - end date 25 May 2017 Scope: Takahashi FS1 106 Camera: QSI 683 WSG9 Filters: LRGB Astrodon Mount: Paramount MyT Data: Lum - 24 x 900s; Red - 18 x 900s; Green - 16 x 900s; Blue - 22 x 900s - A total of 20 hours exposure Processing: PixInsight and Adobe Photoshop It can also be seen here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allinthehead Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 That's a wonderful image. I do like the dusty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnomus Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thank you, Mr Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollypenrice Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I did wonder why this was a Sharpless but if it was once thought to be HII then I can see why. I think we can safely say that your image rules out that possibility! It's absolutely first class and nicely original. Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimvb Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Whatever it is, it's a great image. Well done, processing this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnomus Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thank you Olly and Wim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickGilliland Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Super work Steve, like a blanket of spiderweb across the fabric of space. Top drawer processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnomus Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, PatrickGilliland said: Super work Steve, like a blanket of spiderweb across the fabric of space. Top drawer processing. Thanks very much Paddy. This was one of my suggested objects as it were, so I was quite pleased to see that the data was of good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickGilliland Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Just now, gnomus said: Thanks very much Paddy. This was one of my suggested objects as it were, so I was quite pleased to see that the data was of good quality. Great suggestion - I have been waiting for the dust for a while, looking forward to having a go myself soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnomus Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Just now, PatrickGilliland said: Great suggestion - I have been waiting for the dust for a while, looking forward to having a go myself soon. Try not to show me up too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickGilliland Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 24 minutes ago, gnomus said: Try not to show me up too much You have set a high benchmark - I will try though but I doubt it as its really well processed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry-Wilson Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Very interesting and unusual target Steve. Processing faint dust I find very difficult as a trade-off is needed with the other elements of the composition and I think you've kept a delicate balance between all of the elements in this image. Well processed and top marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkster501 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Steve that is absolutely spectacular if I may say so. Especially under out Nottinghamshire skies. Well done, you're becoming the imaging Jedi master!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnomus Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 11 minutes ago, kirkster501 said: Steve that is absolutely spectacular if I may say so. Especially under out Nottinghamshire skies. Well done, you're becoming the imaging Jedi master!!! Thanks Steve. The image was processed under Nottinghamshire skies but the data came from New Mexico. Jabba the Hut maybe, but not Jedi am I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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