Cygnus Loop

[Adreneline]

This image was taken over several nights of non-astro-darkness. Despite the lack of astro-dark it's turned out better than I expected.

I collected Ha, OIII and SII data so I've had a bit of fun with the SHO and HOO colour schemes, each one revealing different structure and aspects of this amazing nebula.

HOO:

HOO with green and magenta removed:

SHO:

SHO with green and magenta removed:

My personal preference is with this last one but it would be interesting to see what others think.

8.5 hrs of data in total.

Taken with the RedCat 51 + ASI1600MM and Astronomik NB filters, pre-processed in APP and post-processed in PI.

Adrian

[The Lazy Astronomer]

It's a toughy - each one seems to show off something different! I think I'd go last one as well. 

[simmo39]

First HOO one is the one for me.

[geeklee]

5 hours ago, Adreneline said:

each one revealing different structure and aspects of this amazing nebula.

Great stuff Adrian.  Really interesting seeing the variations on the data you captured.  Like Sh2-240, I can't get away from enjoying this in an HOO style palette.  I like the unaltered SHO though, that green Ha really works to show off the faint stuff 👍

Edited July 16, 2022 by geeklee

[Adreneline]

18 minutes ago, geeklee said:

Great stuff Adrian.  Really interesting seeing the variations on the data you captured.  Like SH2-240, I can't get away from enjoying this in an HOO style palette.  I like the unaltered SHO though, that green Ha really works to show off the faint stuff 👍

Thanks Lee.

I was tempted to add a starless but couldn't decide which one to go for - although I was being drawn to the green side 

This could be the beginning of the end for me - god forbid I start letting magenta into my images as well - oh no! - it's in the HOO!!

😬

[Zummerzet_Leveller]

+1 for the HOO image.  I prefer the contrast and the colour separation.  A great set of examples though Adrian, I now have and ASI1600GT so will be experimenting soon.  I have some nice data on the Tulip with the Redcat but haven't got round to processing yet.  I need some time to get my head around the mono narrowband process. 

[Adreneline]

Hi Jody,

9 minutes ago, Zummerzet_Leveller said:

I now have and ASI1600GT so will be experimenting soon.

Very nice and offers a very neat solution.

12 minutes ago, Zummerzet_Leveller said:

I have some nice data on the Tulip with the Redcat but haven't got round to processing yet.  I need some time to get my head around the mono narrowband process. 

Finding a work-flow that suits you is tricky. I've been using PI for nearly six years now and it's only recently I have settled on a sequence of processes that works for me (most of the time 🤨) and even so use APP for pre-processing. Good luck!

Adrian

P.S. I have recently treated myself to a Pulsar pier and Telegizmo cover:

I'm looking forward to putting the 6" RC to more use once astro-darkness returns.

[Zummerzet_Leveller]

2 hours ago, Adreneline said:

Very nice and offers a very neat solution.

Thought it would be a good start as an intro into Mono.  Bought locally with some 1.25 RGB Lum filters and an OAG for a reasonable price, I like the double fans especially in this heat, they don't work very hard at all.

 

2 hours ago, Adreneline said:

P.S. I have recently treated myself to a Pulsar pier and Telegizmo cover:

That looks fantastic!  A nice investment meaning a much quicker set up time.  Certainly think your RC will look good atop that, the Redcat looks a little lost, can you piggyback the Redcat on your RC?

[Adreneline]

10 minutes ago, Zummerzet_Leveller said:

can you piggyback the Redcat on your RC?

Haha! I'm sure you could  - but I won't  

I've tried piggyback and tandem arrangements in the past and have decided that's not for me - one OTA per mount is good for me!  

Adrian

[tomato]

Nice Veil, my favourite is your final rendition.

[Adreneline]

55 minutes ago, tomato said:

Nice Veil, my favourite is your final rendition.

Thank you. I am a bit of a fan of SHO with green and magenta removed - glad you like it too.