M78

[Rodd]

This data was in the top 3 that I could not render halfway decent, no matter how often I tried.  The target is low in my sky, amidst the most LP and frequent clouds, where seeing is as poor, so I suspected the data was much worse than it now appears to be.  M78 is one of my favorite targets.  I really am looking forward to capturing a lot of good data for this target

FSQ 106 with .6x reducer and ASI 1600.  About 30 hours.  I decided not to include Ha.

 

 

 

 

Edited October 18, 2023 by Rodd

[tooth_dr]

Hi Rodd. I like what you’ve done, it does have some exquisite fine detail on full resolution.  I agree m78 a favourite of mine. I got five hours on it.

 

[mackiedlm]

I think that's superb. Great colour and detail and the ominous presence of Barnards loop just edging in. Nicely done.

 

[Rodd]

2 hours ago, tooth_dr said:

Hi Rodd. I like what you’ve done, it does have some exquisite fine detail on full resolution.  I agree m78 a favourite of mine. I got five hours on it.

 

I almost posted again the orientation you used. I like your version.  I don’t think I will be able to complete this to my liking. It’s the best I can do. The details in the nebula are ok. But the surroundings are weak.  Saturation a bit high. Yours  is very natural. 

[Rodd]

1 hour ago, mackiedlm said:

I think that's superb. Great colour and detail and the ominous presence of Barnards loop just edging in. Nicely done.

 

Thanks.  Still a bit cartoonish, but it is much improved.