Hubbles Rose - a new perspective

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

To satisfy all (well more) tastes I decided to construct a more traditional narrow band image of the Rosette.

I went right back to the calibrated stacked sub frames and reconstructed from the ground up.

This version is less bold than the Tunnel of Fire and I used the Traditional Hubble pallet (SII Ha OIII), I also tightened up the stars a little and have it in the standard orientation.

I didn't go for complete RGB stars but rather star colours that better match the nebula colours.

NB: no animals this time ...well, maybe one

My favourite crop at 70% (shrink as necessary in your browser to fit it on your screen)

The whole shebang at 50%

Bok Globules at 100%

Leaping Cheetah

[LightningNZ (Cam)]

Hey Mike,

I love this, very subtle use of colour. Most people way overdo the Hubble palette. Both this and Greg Bradley's recent shot of the Rosette are my favourite colourations of this wonderful object. Think I like the whole shebang the most too, you get to see all the shape and dimensionality.

Cheers,
Cam

P.S. Did you see my blending of Sadia's M42 luminosity and colour images? Can't wait to see the result of their new colour subs.

[gregbradley]

I like this one better than the original.

A very striking image and it clearly shows those dusty twisty sections as out in front of the main nebula behind them.

Such great resolution. One of the best Rosette's I've seen.

Greg.

[Paul Haese]

Nice combination and I agree a better composite than the tunnel of fire image. The hues and tones are nicley organized and this is what I would be personally aiming for when doing narrowband with RGB composites.

[atalas]

Great which ever way you look at It Mike....excellent.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by LightningNZ

Hey Mike,

I love this, very subtle use of colour. Most people way overdo the Hubble palette. Both this and Greg Bradley's recent shot of the Rosette are my favourite colourations of this wonderful object. Think I like the whole shebang the most too, you get to see all the shape and dimensionality.

Cheers,
Cam

P.S. Did you see my blending of Sadia's M42 luminosity and colour images? Can't wait to see the result of their new colour subs.

Originally Posted by gregbradley

I like this one better than the original.

A very striking image and it clearly shows those dusty twisty sections as out in front of the main nebula behind them.

Such great resolution. One of the best Rosette's I've seen.

Greg.

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Nice combination and I agree a better composite than the tunnel of fire image. The hues and tones are nicley organized and this is what I would be personally aiming for when doing narrowband with RGB composites.

Thanks for looking guys, sorry to Rosette everyone out Although I liked the Tunnel of Fire for its boldness, I think the rolling crashing wave top left in this one and the cleaner stars has won me over

Cam, yes I saw your M42 handy work.

Again thanks for the comments...I'm pretty sure I won't be repocessing this now

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

Very nice.

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Wow, I thought the first one was great but this just blows it away. Very impressive Mike! That's without doubt the best Rosette I have seen.

[Craig_L]

Stunning!

[Jeffkop (Jeff)]

Late on this thread Mike ... been away working ... first image Ive looked at for 2012 ... Stunning image to say the least ... I would like to know how much time you devoted to it

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Yep - that's a winner for sure Mike. I like it much better than the tunnel of fire.

Cheers

Steve

[Ric]

That's a fantastic image Mike.

Very nicely done.

[pmrid (Peter)]

Hi Mike, a wonderful rendition. Those Box globules are so sharp and 'floating'. We've got God's finger in Carina, God's Throne in the Cone; this looks like God's Lava Lamp. (Does anyone remember what those are?).
Peter

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by SkyViking

Wow, I thought the first one was great but this just blows it away. Very impressive Mike! That's without doubt the best Rosette I have seen.

Wow, that's a big call Rolf, thanks very much

Seems this is a more traditional narrowband look and is thus perhaps more appealing?

Mike

Originally Posted by Jeffkop

Late on this thread Mike ... been away working ... first image Ive looked at for 2012 ... Stunning image to say the least ... I would like to know how much time you devoted to it

Glad it was a good welcoming back Jeff

How much time .....two nights collecting the data then a few hours processing

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Yep - that's a winner for sure Mike. I like it much better than the tunnel of fire.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve glad you like it, I like both for different reasons but I was happier with this later rendition, just seems to work better and is slightly cleaner, happier with teh stars on this too.

Originally Posted by Ric

That's a fantastic image Mike.

Very nicely done.

Thanks Ric

Originally Posted by pmrid

Hi Mike, a wonderful rendition. Those Box globules are so sharp and 'floating'. We've got God's finger in Carina, God's Throne in the Cone; this looks like God's Lava Lamp. (Does anyone remember what those are?).
Peter

Oh ya Peter, I can only imagine what it could have looked like if I had actually had good seeing ...good seeing beats decon and sharpening any day.

Lava Lamps?..never had one but loved'em as a kid looking at'em in the shop window as well as those optic fibre lights!

Mike

[John Hothersall]

Love the structure you have thoughtfully brought out giving a fresh eye on an old object. Hubble flavour is always a winner with the structural depth and the Bok globs are really detailed and not soft as often seen at full res.

John.

[bokglob (Darrell)]

This one is exceptional Mike Stunning to say the least! The new setup seems to be performing well. Really nicely put togeather, Love it

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by bokglob

This one is exceptional Mike Stunning to say the least! The new setup seems to be performing well. Really nicely put togeather, Love it

Thanks Darrell

Yes I am quite happy with the performance of the AG12, it is pretty well everything I was hoping for, fast with high res wide field of view - imaging heaven If I could just get it to dark skies and more importantly good seeing, I think the images from her would go up another notch.

Originally Posted by John Hothersall

Love the structure you have thoughtfully brought out giving a fresh eye on an old object. Hubble flavour is always a winner with the structural depth and the Bok globs are really detailed and not soft as often seen at full res.

John.

I agree John, the hubble-like palette and the narrow band filters really bring out the features and details. As I said to Darrell, darker steady skies would allow her to shift up another gear I think

Mike

[Ross G]

Hi Mike,

A stunning photograph!

Although I prefer the colours of your original photo, this one has a unique "3D" look to it. The differing levels of detail give it an amazing depth.

Thank you.

Ross.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Ross G

Hi Mike,

A stunning photograph!

Although I prefer the colours of your original photo, this one has a unique "3D" look to it. The differing levels of detail give it an amazing depth.

Thank you.

Ross.

Thnaks Ross

See?......with the different versions, crops... and animals - I aim to please (even children)

Thanks for the comments and glad you liked'em

Mike

[RickC (Richard)]

beautiful image Mike and lots of detail to look at
thanks