Closeup Study - Pillars of Creation - 30:20 Hours, 2.4m FL, 0.7asec/pix, Southern Sk
I believe it's no secret by now, that I am very fond of this object...
I had some time during June to shoot 30:20 hours using the Officina Stellare RiDK we have installed at our observatory at the Kalahari Desert, Namibia.
This study comprises a close look at the pillars, at their "classic" right up position, in RGB, HST pallet (pure) and HST (processed).
I have given special attention to the fine details in the pillars and the pillars' "platform". You'll also notice that the RGB version is very different than what you're used to, as given the high altitude of the object above the horizon, I could get the true G and B through, and opted not to use Ha in the R channel. The RGB image is therefore pure RGB set on Ha as Luminance.
They look really great Harel ...but you may have started a high res pillars contest I recon ..you have set the bar high, so it will take a leap at high altitude to top I recon but will be fun to watch
Dt, Greg, Mike, Lewis, Marc, Tick, Tim, Shiraz, Allan, Glen, Clive, Paul,
Thank you so much! These comments are heartwarming. It's a wonderful forum you have here!
As I noted on CN, I was quite hesitant to go for a POV as small as 10.65 arcmin for an image, but eventually it turned okay with the variety of pallets and the rather fine detail contributing to the general interest.
Thanks again,
Cheers,
Harel
..you have set the bar high, so it will take a leap at high altitude to top I recon but will be fun to watch 
