Lrgb Ngc6188 Stl-11000m

Phil · #1 06-08-2007, 09:54 AM

Got the rest of the data last night. LRGB L 6x15mins 1x25mins R 15min G 15mins B 15mins. Shot with STL1000N on NP101mm F5.4 on G11 mount. Photo has been croped.
Thanks for looking
Phil

jase (Jason) · #2 06-08-2007, 10:56 AM

Hi Phil,
You state LRGB... does this image combine the Ha data you presented in your previous post? I think the colour balance has gone wrong here as the image take on a mono tone feel. Try blending your colour data with the Ha or Lum set at 50%, then rebalance the colour. Once it looks good. Flatten the image and then blend the Ha or Lum again, but set at 100% (you end up with a LLRGB or HaHaRGB, if you get my drift). Simply adding your Ha or Lum at 100% on your first run makes it hard to balance the chrominance data. Considering your luminance is quite strong, you may also need to go deeper/longer on your RGB otherwise it will introduce noise and detract from the good work you've done on the luminance.

Dr Nick (Nick) · #3 06-08-2007, 04:12 PM

Wow! Nice shot!

strongmanmike (Michael) · #4 06-08-2007, 06:00 PM

Hi Phil

Nice FOV that!

Like Jase said colour looks a bit off..bit like burned Orange but it doesn't matter cause I bet you had fun acquiring it and processing it?

Not every image has to be perfect to post, I've always said that and I am true to form most of the time

I like the way you managed to squeeze NGC 6164 in at the top too.

Thanks for the look

Mike

little col · #5 06-08-2007, 06:16 PM

that is a beauty mike

Phil · #6 06-08-2007, 06:45 PM

Thanks guys Jase you are right the RGB needs more exposure time. Had a hard time processing this one. Like Mike says not every image is perfect. But still had fun getting it.
Phil

jase (Jason) · #7 06-08-2007, 07:24 PM

Please don't get me wrong Phil, I was certainly not having a shot at you. Just providing some constructive feed back. Fully agree that every image doesn't need to be "picture perfect". As always, I'm happy to lend a hand (as are others).

Phil · #8 06-08-2007, 07:43 PM

No i was not having a go at you Jase. I love the feedback you give mate helps heaps.
Phil

Bassnut (Fred) · #9 06-08-2007, 08:48 PM

Phil, do your self a favour, the ST11k offers very high res, its all wasted on a thumbnail here, build yourself a web site, eg a google pages site, takes 10 mins and its free (I should get paid for this ;-). Exploit the res you paid for. I hate to *****, but you need to do it, Jase, am I wrong?.