Sh2-264 Angel Fish

[Adreneline]

I've found this image really difficult to process. This is 20x 180s of Ha and OIII using a Samyang 135mm at f2.4 + ASI1600MM-Pro; gain 139, offset 50 at -20 degrees - unguided.

There was virtually no OIII that could reveal. With this target relatively low in the sky over my most light polluted horizon I had real problems removing the gradients. Pre and post processed in PI and finished in PS. There is minimal cropping, just enough to clear edge effects; Bellatrix is just off the bottom right corner of this image.

As ever comments on how things could be improved are always welcome.

Thanks for looking.

Adrian

 

[Tom OD]

Those central stars remind me of the top of Orion. 
if so it should realise f to Ha very well. 
tom 

[Adreneline]

Well it is the top of Orion but I'm afraid I don't understand:

48 minutes ago, Tom OD said:

it should realise f to Ha very well.

Sorry.

Adrian

[don4l]

I think that there is some reflection stuff around the central stars.  It might be worth getting a load of Blue data to see if it would add a splash of colour???

[Adreneline]

25 minutes ago, don4l said:

It might be worth getting a load of Blue data to see if it would add a splash of colour???

Sounds like a plan! Just need another clear night and no moon - we get about one a year  

Thanks for the advice.

Adrian

[Tom OD]

4 hours ago, Adreneline said:

Well it is the top of Orion but I'm afraid I don't understand:

Sorry.

Adrian

Ha ha sorry. Terrible typing. I meant respond well to Ha. 
tom. 

[alan potts]

I feel that's very nice, one can see the shape of the fish. Maybe another day exposure will help bring it out better, some of these Sharpless objects are very faint.

Alan

[Adreneline]

31 minutes ago, alan potts said:

Maybe another day exposure will help bring it out better, some of these Sharpless objects are very faint.

Thanks Alan,

Aren't they just! I fear another day - 24 hours - might be what is needed! 😂

I first imaged this target in October last year at the end of a session, just to see what was there. I've been trying for months to get more data but the weather has conspired to stop me this year. As it was I had to temporarily relocate the scope to the very bottom of the garden to gain an extra hour before it went behind the house; imaging from the front of the house is a none-starter as we have a street light at the end of the drive!

Adrian

[alan potts]

I have had a week without a clear evening but tonight looks set fine, UK had had terrible weather from what I see and read.

Alan