First full image of the season M 27 Hoo and SHO

[simmo39]

After me quick go at M16 I thought I would try M 27 as it wouldnt hide behind the house for quite a while and I should be able to get somthing like a finished pic. Here is 2 versions one in HOO and the other in SHO. Not sure which I like best.

Taken with my SW 72ed using my ASI 1600mm. All cropped heavily due to poor alignment by me.

Hints and tips welcome.

and a wider field shot

Edited September 18, 2020 by simmo39
uploaded wrong HOO image

[simmo39]

Just noticed how green the backgorund looks in the SHO image so ran another SCNR over it, a little better I think.

[MarkAR]

Lovely images, getting the outer fans showing is a treat.

The HOO is a generally more pleasing combo but compared to the SHO the centre looks a little bright and has blown out a little detail.

The First SHO is a bit green on the background but the centre of the nebula shows a lot of detail.

The second SHO has much better background but I really liked the green in the nebula of the other pic.

As for the wide field, it's superb.

[simmo39]

10 minutes ago, MarkAR said:

Lovely images, getting the outer fans showing is a treat.

The HOO is a generally more pleasing combo but compared to the SHO the centre looks a little bright and has blown out a little detail.

The First SHO is a bit green on the background but the centre of the nebula shows a lot of detail.

The second SHO has much better background but I really liked the green in the nebula of the other pic.

As for the wide field, it's superb.

Thank you, I have just changed the HOO image as i uploaded the wrong one. I think Im leaning towards the HOO just for the colour.

[MarkAR]

Much better on the nebula but the background is a bit red. Try masking the nebula and then drop the red curve a little.

[simmo39]

1 minute ago, MarkAR said:

Much better on the nebula but the background is a bit red. Try masking the nebula and then drop the red curve a little.

Will do, thank you.

[simmo39]

Had ago to remove some of the red, not sure if it worked.

[MarkAR]

Yup, that's worked a treat.

[Allinthehead]

lovely Simmo, I really like that wider shot.

[simmo39]

12 minutes ago, Allinthehead said:

lovely Simmo, I really like that wider shot.

Thank you.