M17 in Luminance-WIP

[MeyGray3833]

Well, the observatory is finished, most major things are done. Fine tuning everything now, including mount backlash/freeplay, flattener distance and maybe might need a new focuser.

First real test image and since I have taken this there has been nothing but rain and cloud, so no chance of colour at this stage. Not a worry really as I'm still trying to find my feet on processing. No deconvolution or sharpening on this image, basically stretched and contrast adjusted.

Welcome constructive feedback if you have any, thanks.

http://www.pbase.com/grahammeyer/image/166188044/original.jpg

[MikeODay]

Very nice image with some good detail and tonal range in the nebula.  I look forward to seeing it when finished.

[MeyGray3833]

Thanks Mike, red dwalf and toxic. Its not the best image although it will do for now!

[ollypenrice]

Wow, that's seriously deep luminance.

Olly

[MeyGray3833]

Thanks Olly.

Specs are

5 hrs of 10 minute frames.

FLT 132

Qhy9 and QHY filters

AZEQ6

I'm waiting to replace the focuser before I crank up the narrow band.

 

[swag72]

That's very nice indeed ??