Barnard 33 & NGC 2024 - Horsey and Flame under Moonlight...

[RichieJarvis]

Hi All,

Despite the bright Moon over the last couple of nights, I couldn't resist trying out my recent acquisition (a Televue Genesis F/5 4" refractor) I chose the Horsehead and Flame nebulas, because the field of view of the Genesis suits these 2 objects.

I managed to grab 18 x 10 minute subs in Ha and OIII on the 29th and 30th, and have just processed them up. Despite the Moonlight shining brightly, and causing lots of noise, the noise has cleaned up quite well.

Anyway, here it is:

Full-sized version, and full details on my website, here

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,

Richie

P.S. Olly - it works! Boy, does it ever!

[arad85]

Whoa... How beautiful Richie... Wasn't quick enough (i.e. dithered too much) to buy your 102

[R Fisher]

Really nice image, details very sharp with a smooth light background.

Is it bi colour? acheived a very natural look from Ha and OIII.

[RichieJarvis]

Yup - its a bi-colour - Ha to red, OIII to Blue/Green

[ncjunk]

Nice pic, the moon caused me a few problems as well!

[MartinB]

That's a beauty, I love the contrast and the resolution is great for a scope of this size. You must be pleased Richie

[Jupiter Martin]

nice one Richie

[RichieJarvis]

Thanks all.

Yes, I am very very pleased - really cannot wait until the moon is less obtrusive - I have a feeling that the contrast will really improve then as well!

Added to which, the stars are so pin-sharp compared to what I am used to, I think I made a good choice - thanks again to NickH for pointing Olly's sale out to me

[JCJC]

Congrats on the new scope Richie, great image btw.

Jordan

[Stephen Green]

Another great image Richie great detail

Stephen

[room16]

Really nice image! Almost looks like a painting, not that that is a criticism!!

Shows up the nebulosity nicely and sweet definition.

[Roy]

That's really nice Richie, looks like the new scope is going to be a winner.

[peter shah]

a super shot richie

[barkis]

That is one very smoothly defined HH region Richie.

Gorgeous picture. The TV Genesis gets top marks.

Ron.

[NickH]

told you...

:-)

Nice scope my friend...and nice shot

[RobH]

Great result Richie, you must be well chuffed with the scope

Cheers

Rob