Horsehead Region

[BlueAstra]

Continuing my tests on the OAG and local contol PC setup, I used the widefield scope on this one. Meade ED80 APO + 0.8FR + IDAS LPF + unmod 1000d. OAG left on the C8. 12x3m, processd in PS. Thanks for looking.

[kris h]

Nice image can just make out the horsehead

[Cloudwatcher]

I still find it amazing the detail that can be captured with an unmodified DSLR.

When enlarged the horses head shows very clearly and in some detail. The background looks a bit 'bubbly',possible too much blurring but smooth this and reduce saturation,slap on a few Photo Filters and the clarity is much improved.

Perhaps a crop and enlargement will suit?

[MartinB]

Nicely framed and a big FOV can really suit this target. You've got the hh showing nice and clearly. Looks like you've sharpened and produced some halos then done some heavy blurring which makes the whole thing look a bit plasticky. I think it would look better with a bit less processing

[Dave Smith]

It is good to see how much detail you have managed to capture in such a short time with an unmoddified camera. You have encouraged me to have a go (once this snow has gone).

Dave

[BlueAstra]

Thanks for the hints. Still a bit of a novice with the processing, so will have another go with the raw image.

[MartinB]

The key is not to squeeze the data beyond where it wants to go. 36 minutes isn't going to give you a lot to play with. Try a gentle stretch of the histogram until the noise just starts to appear. Smoothing and sharpening really need high signal to noise ratio to do their work otherwise the tools churn out too many artefacts.

The composition, focus and tracking all look good and I'm sure a simple stretch will leave you with a very decent "natural" looking image

[Taff]

Weldone' with your image, you have caught the flame neb and B33.Mark