First try at the M27

[merlinxlm]

Hello everyone, here is my first try at the M27 "Dumbbell Nebula". It consists of 1Hr 28Min of data, light and dark frames only. Stacked in DSS and tweaked in PS4. Equipment used was, SW EQ6 Pro mount. Oly E510 and SW 80DS Pro, ST80 guide scope using PHD for guiding. Any comments or advice appreciated.

I've re-adjusted the saturation in the second picture.

[adamsp123]

Thats a nice clean image, maybe needs a slight lift in the colour IMO.

[merlinxlm]

I've had a quick play with the original data that I had. I've combined the images in DSS, but used the Drizzle X 2. Any comments or advise very appreciated.

Thank you for looking.

[msinclairinork]

I would be delighted with this result! well done!

Michael

[ollypenrice]

Good clean capture but there does not seem to be much red signal, or am I wrong?

Olly

[merlinxlm]

You are right, I think that the camera its self does not pick up the red very well. I've tried my best with the data that I've collected, I'll persevere with the Oly E510 as I really like the camera. Any tips on how to better the image overall?

Thank you.

[oldfruit]

Nice images, good work.