M20 11.7 hours

[Paul Haese]

I was pretty lucky to pick up the colour data and luminance data for this object in the last few days. I could have collected more data but felt it did not need the extended integration.

There is some slight mis-registration in the stars which is puzzling as the colour combine seemed to produce this result. It is only minor but enough to bug me.

I do like the Jet being just visible in the larger resolution image. Also I really like the reflection nebulosity throughout the entire image. And; of course I really like the dark dust lanes dotted about.

A truly fascinating object that cannot be overlooked as a target. The last time I imaged it was in 2009 and that was with a modded 40D. It was high time I did it again with the equipment I have now.

Click here for higher resolution image.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Lovely image Paul!

Crisp detail in the nebula, and rich colour.

Congrats on your Malin awards, your hard work and skill rewarded!

Cheers,

Justin.

[Rod771 (Rod)]

Very nice Paul! Lovely detail

[IanP]

Watching this one – one can appreciate almost 12h of data and outstandingly processed …
Awesome … what else can be said … oh, yes, M21

[David Fitz-Henr]

A lovely image Paul; a nice wider field shot that shows off a lot of the extended blue reflection nebulosity
Great to finally meet you at the Malin Awards and well done on your award for the M42 / Running Man nebulae!

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Very nicely done Paul! You're certainly in top form at the moment.

Cheers

Steve

[astronobob (Bob)]

Very nice result Paul, Spectacular colours & Details. Wondering, if I can copy your small jpg for reference - as my recent triffid is drastically lacking apparantly
Cheers ..

[RickS (Rick)]

Great stuff, Paul. Any thoughts of trying it with the 12"?

[Paul Haese]

Thanks all for the comments.

Ian good quality data with good signal makes for easy processing. This is a good area to image because everything is so bright and so signal is easily obtained.

Originally Posted by David Fitz-Henr

A lovely image Paul; a nice wider field shot that shows off a lot of the extended blue reflection nebulosity
Great to finally meet you at the Malin Awards and well done on your award for the M42 / Running Man nebulae!

Yes nice to finally meet you too David. I wish I had more time to talk on the night and over the weekend.

Originally Posted by astronobob

Very nice result Paul, Spectacular colours & Details. Wondering, if I can copy your small jpg for reference - as my recent triffid is drastically lacking apparantly
Cheers ..

Bob feel free to use it as a guide. Although there are many fine examples on the net of this object. I still think Jay Gabany's image of this is superb with rich tones and very sharp detail. I would use his image as a guide myself.

Originally Posted by RickS

Great stuff, Paul. Any thoughts of trying it with the 12"?

Absolutely, it is on my list. Just need to install the flattener and get the STXL back; which as I understand it is on the way back to Australia. Might be another month before I am back imaging with the RC12 at this stage. Marcus's image of it is similar to how it would look on the RC12.

[Star Catcher (Ted Dobosz)]

I like the colours Paul, nice & clean background.
Ted

[multiweb (Marc)]

Beautiful field and colours. Very smooth.

[troypiggo (Troy)]

Nice and deep. I like the fainter reflection around the left side towards M21 coming out - don't see that often. Well done.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks Marc and Ted for the comments. I aim for smooth.

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Nice and deep. I like the fainter reflection around the left side towards M21 coming out - don't see that often. Well done.

Yes that is interesting, it is ever so faint, but discernible. I put that down to the 20 minutes on the colour that brings that out.

[astronobob (Bob)]

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Bob feel free to use it as a guide. Although there are many fine examples on the net of this object. I still think Jay Gabany's image of this is superb with rich tones and very sharp detail. I would use his image as a guide myself.

[Bassnut (Fred)]

The 1st image fair pops. Nice processing to give that effect. The 2nd thumbnail is a completely stupid size, skip that.

[Paul Haese]

Originally Posted by Bassnut

The 1st image fair pops. Nice processing to give that effect. The 2nd thumbnail is a completely stupid size, skip that.

Thanks Fred. Yeah the second is to show the jet visibility but I take your point.

[Eden (Brett)]

Great picture there, Paul.. lovely detail!

[marco (Marco Lorenzi)]

Very nice M20 Paul, I find the color balance spot on and also lots of details recorded, I would have bet this was imaged with a larger scope than a 4"!
As usual a very fine job

Clear skies
Marco

[Paul Haese]

Originally Posted by marco

Very nice M20 Paul, I find the color balance spot on and also lots of details recorded, I would have bet this was imaged with a larger scope than a 4"!
As usual a very fine job

Clear skies
Marco

Good seeing does help this little scope to do a nice job. Thank you Marco.

[NOMH (John)]

Both images really show great detail. The color is outstanding and how great is it to just have a great night of seeing with dark skies!

JB