Horse head Ha mono - start of a project

[MartinB]

This was taken the night before last.

The moon was one day off full and directly over Orion so even with a 7nm Ha filter it was making it's presence felt. 15x15mins with a Baader Ha filter.

I want to add some more Ha on a darker night and then go for the colour.

Scope: Tak FSQ 106 with 0.77 reducer

Camera: QSI 532

Captured calibrated aligned and combined in Maxim. Finished in PS. I have blended in a long focal length HH image from last winter

[barkis]

That is such an opulent and 3D like image Martin.

The finished job is a must see, so I hope you get the data you need soon.

Ron.

[FranckiM06]

Fantastic image Martin.

Franck

[ollypenrice]

I think you might have a bit of signal there, Martin!! (Nothing like my long slog at F7 with Helen to get a lot less...)

The framing is too perfect for words and Alnitak looks great. Did you do a lot to it?

Olly

[MartinB]

Thanks guys. Never had an image described as "opulent" before Ron. Well chuffed with that one!

Didn't have to do much with Alnitak Olly. There is a filter halo which you can still see but is a little reduced using a selection and a bit of work with levels and curves. I applied a tiny bit of reduction and sharpening but all very gentle. Was pleased that it still shows as a split double.

[Beyond_Vision]

Absolutely on the money despite the Moon trying to spoil it. Really looking forward to the finished version.

Regards

Kevin

[Steve]

Beautifully smooth tone and detail Martin, am looking forward to further editions

[Tim]

The Ha looks positively glowing Martin, just like it should, lovely and smooth too.

[hograt]

Martin,

Shaping up very well with no intrusion from the bright starts in the foreground. You say it's the start of a new project; what are you going to do next?

Regards

Martin

[Whippy]

Another top drawer one mate , the wisps coming out on the 'corner' where the flame and HH meet are beautifully done.

Tony..

[MartinB]

Thanks guys

Martin,

Shaping up very well with no intrusion from the bright starts in the foreground. You say it's the start of a new project; what are you going to do next?

Regards

Martin

Just got another 2 hours of Ha tonight before the cloud rolled in. Next up will be colour on a moonless night. Lots of blue to pick up the areas of reflection nebulosity

[Boren]

Sheer delight !

I will not spoil conveying my feeling about this wonderful work by any more words. Just say it again: This image is sheer delight !!!

Cheers,

Harel

[philj]

Crikey, thats nice. Tons of FOV and nebulosity love it

Philj