First ever DSO Imaged and Processed - IC1805 Heart Nebula

[Bargy]

Just took up the hobby at Christmas this year, took me a while to learn enough to even setup the rig, let alone take any data.

I took the data for this image back in March 2023 but It's taken until now to get to a point where I can share an image having learnt both DSO imaging and Pixinsight from a standing start.

Anyway....

50 x 300s Lights
25 x Bias
25 x Dark
25 x Flat

Redcat51
ASI2600MC
AM5 Mount
ASI120mm Mini Guide
L-Ultimate Filter
ASIAIR

Pixinsight with WBPP, StarX, DBE, SPCC, BlurX and then Curves Transformation>

Reasonably chuffed for a first ever go..

 

Edited July 3, 2023 by Bargy
Added image

[Elp]

Wow, this is excellent for a first go. Way better than my first attempt.

[tomato]

Yes, an excellent result for a first DSO image.

[ONIKKINEN]

Phenomenal first image and actually not just as a first image - the image is good in general, really good job. Learning all of PixInsight and the various xT suites for a first image is very impressive.

[Bargy]

Wow! Thanks for the comments guys - I wasn't sure what to expect. Been a bit hesitant to post anything being so new to the hobby. I am really happy with the image though, but I feel there is much room for improvement, especially with the colours. Taken in my bortle 6 back yard too on one evening so looking forward to getting to some darker skies and maybe doing multiple nights on something. 

[teoria_del_big_bang]

That's a great image. 
I have had at least two reasonable attempts at this target but neither are as good as yours, i would be more than chuffed at that 🙂 

Steve

[WolfieGlos]

First ever image?! I’ve yet to image his one, but wow! Great work. 

[symmetal]

An excellent first image. 😊 Well done!

Alan