IC 2944 (central region)

[Benjamin (Ben)]

Imaged the Running Chicken over the last couple of nights. Still yet to add SII and RGB stars but have really enjoyed getting what I can from just Ha and OIII. With this and my HOO Carina I have ended up with quite subtle 'dusty' versions, rather than something more vivid.
Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/full/qb8now/0/

...although I've added a more vivid view of just the central bit Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/full/qb8now/B/?nc=user

[vlazg (George)]

very nicely done

[Benjamin (Ben)]

Thanks George :-)

[Andy01 (Andy)]

Looking good Ben! - subtlety huh?

[Benjamin (Ben)]

Originally Posted by Andy01

Looking good Ben! - subtlety huh?

By your incredible standards I would say very subtle! Thanks for the encouragement :-)

[markas (Mark)]

What a beautiful image! Great detail and an unusual but extremely appealing colour palette. RGB stars will top this off - not sure I'd bother with SII(?)


Mark

[Benjamin (Ben)]

Thanks Mark. Getting some SII as I type this. Let’s see what it does!! From what I can see so far it rims all the bright features.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Another great vista Ben. Superb processing.

[gregbradley]

Ben another one! You kicked this one right out of the park!

An amazingly sharp and detailed image and I love the colour palette.

Mate, you are on a huge roll here.

This is a reference image.

Greg.

[Benjamin (Ben)]

Thanks Marc and Greg. Really chuffed that you like it :-) Processing has actually got a lot simpler in terms of processes used (in PI) but I’ve worked out how to tweak some of the cool bits!

[topheart]

I agree with everyone's comments...this is seriously good...I look forward to a blend with RGB stars.

Cheers,
Tim

[codemonkey (Lee)]

Great work as usual, Ben!

[Retrograde (Pete)]

Very nice Benjamin. Love the definition on those globules.