Lobster and Bubble

[MartinB]

I actually imaged this bit of sky 12 months ago, processed it and couldn't get myself excited.  As a target it seemed more Jackson Pollack than Rembrandt!  Anyway, I rediscovered the calibrated masters in the depths of my portable hard drive and decided to have another try but putting in a bit more care and attention.

Scope: Tak FSQ 106 with 0.73 reducer

Camera: ZWO 1600mm pro with Baader 7nm filters - Ha, OIII, SII HST

I've no idea about overall exposure time.  5min subs 120 gain (?)

Processed in PI and PS

Second time around I'm a bit happier with it.

 

[Shibby]

Very nice - packed full of structures!

[MartinB]

35 minutes ago, Shibby said:

Very nice - packed full of structures!

It's a busy bit of sky,  Unfortunately I had to chop half the "Phantom of the Opera's" head off!

[simmo39]

Nice wide field shot, Always good to see.

[Stuf1978]

Very nicely done. Mine looks garish in comparison, may need to take another look at it 😂

[MartinB]

37 minutes ago, Stuf1978 said:

Very nicely done. Mine looks garish in comparison, may need to take another look at it 😂

Thanks Sturf.  The trouble is there isn't a right or a wrong way!  The main thing is to avoid artefacts I suppose.

[ollypenrice]

Very easy to like. I did try this region in HaLRGB but it was very 'Meh.'  This narrowband brings it to life.

Olly

[MartinB]

22 hours ago, ollypenrice said:

Very easy to like. I did try this region in HaLRGB but it was very 'Meh.'  This narrowband brings it to life.

Olly

Thanks Olly, it is quite an untidy bit of sky isn't it?

[ollypenrice]

3 hours ago, MartinB said:

Thanks Olly, it is quite an untidy bit of sky isn't it?

It is, but the problem for the broadband imager is that it's pretty much a monochromatic red field.

Olly