Ngc1999, now with more data

[Paul Haese]

What started out as a fanciful idea turned into an epic imaging run and I am still not sure I have all the data.

This image is of NGC1999 which is located just near M42 and is often overlooked as an imaging target. I imaged this target (http://paulhaese.net/IC427.html)a few years back with the wide field unit but was never really all that happy with the data and the field of view. This I think works better.

The image has just over 20 hours of data and most of that is the Ha data. It probably needs a bit more luminance and I will have to decide in the next few days if I want to add more to it. I note that Rolf did a significant amount more luminance and this brightened the image quite a lot compared to my attempt.

Click here (http://paulhaese.net/NGC1999.html) for larger resolution image.

I hope you enjoy.

Edit:Now with 24 hours of data, mainly luminance.

[Stevec35]

Looks pretty good Paul but it's an odd looking field that seems hard to get to the point where you say "this is how it should look". I imaged the waterfall nebula not so long ago with about the same amount of data and it looked similar to yours.

Cheers

Steve

[lazjen]

Looks good to me - some of the red areas are quite intense. Although if you do get more luminance, I'll be interested to see the difference.

[Ryderscope]

I think that the intensity of the colours works well in this image Paul. Particularly so with the strong contrast of the blue nebula against the deep red. A nice field indeed.

[Rod771]

Lovely rich colours, beautifully done Paul!

[glend]

I like the colours Paul.

[atalas]

I love this shot Paul!It's a fantastic object and your Ha blend is just simply delicious :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Placidus]

Exquisite!

Looks like a gold-mine for the Herbig-Haro Hunter.

Beautifully acquired and presented.

[Atmos]

Really nice Paul, you’ve kept the dynamic range in a lovely way. Bright parts right and the dim faint Ha visible but not over done :thumbsup:

[SimmoW]

Magifico Paul, dark, intense yet subtle

[PKay]

Beautiful image.

[gregbradley]

That's a stunner Paul. Dark moody and shows off those seemingly quite violent Harbig areas.

Greg.

[JA]

Beautifully done Paul. I love the dark and detail:thumbsup:

Best
JA

[RickS]

It looks like a completely different object to some of the other renditions I've seen, Paul. The dark and brooding treatment works beautifully and the colours are lovely!

Cheers,
Rick.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks for the comments guys. I am continuing to collect data with a view to see what I can really get out of the data.



Thanks Rick. There are some interesting looking versions of this object. Last time I imaged it I found it looked fairly bland but I am working with more interesting data this time. Once I pick up a significant amount more I'll report back with my results. I think the luminance really adds to this object. The Ha and colour have their own unique looks, but the Lum seems to add life to the object, perhaps a smoother transition in areas and a nice light to the gas.

[LewisM]

Good God I love that DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP red!

I really love the dark and moody - much more so than the flamboyant and vivid.

[topheart]

Stunning. Original.
Very effective rendering!
Well done!
Cheers,
Tim

[Paul Haese]

I have now added further luminance to this image and am quite happy with the look of the image. I have provided both smaller images for a comparison. Please click the link to see the bigger picture.

Click here (http://paulhaese.net/NGC1999.html) for the bigger picture.

[LewisM]

Going to be frank (Shirley not!) - I used to use the HST image of 1999 as my desktop image.

No word of a lie, I like yours more Paul!

New DT image :)

[Peter Ward]

Nicely done Paul...has a Jay GaBany look to it. :thumbsup:

[batema]

The colours and detail are beautiful.

Mark

[Placidus]

Absolutely awesome! It was a wonderful image before. Now it's really special.

[Stevec35]

It was good before Paul - even better now. Minor detail on presentation - the orientation has the waterfall nebula pretty much upside down. I would prefer it so that it looks like a waterfall but up to you of course.

Cheers

Steve

[RickS]

Very nice, Paul!

[atalas]

Yeah sure does :thumbsup:

[Paul Haese]

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. I think I need a few more striations in the field to be GaBany like, but none the less I'll take the compliment.

Like any image though I am always critical of its flaws and there are a few present.

A fun exercise all the same.

[Ross G]

A great looking photo Paul.

So much detail and I love the deep, rich colours.

Ross.