Orions Sword in 3nm NII

[avandonk]

Managed to get 10x16 minutes in 3nm NII of M42 and made a mosaic with the earlier Horse head data. There is a mismatch at the overlap but it gives an idea of what is possible.

Large image 5MB

http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/2012_12/Orsword_NII.jpg


I am finding that gradients are still a problem even with 3nm filters.

Bert

[leon]

Wow Bert that is very nicely done, i like it.

Leon

[mbaddah]

WOW!!!!

.... first thing that came to mind when i saw this, well done Bert!

[allan gould]

That mosaic shows what a massive amount of dust is prevalent in this area. A great image Bert, thanks for showing.

[TheAstroChannel]

Wow, this is an awesome image. to see the gas and clouds around the stars leaves me in awe!

[venus]

a work of art amazing!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

That's titanic Bert!!

So much in this image to look at, and even though I'm using a dslr with no filters or modds I'm going to have a go at some of these area's.

Do you mind if I downlowd your image for reference?

Cheers,

Justin.

[graham.hobart]

I am in awe!
Truly spectacular.
:eyepop:
should be a poster in the IIS shop!
thanks for sharing
Graz

[inline_online]

Amazing.
I've never seen a wide-field Orion shot like that before.
It is very well done.

[Fabiomax]

You have captured even the last photon of H alpha in the field!
Congratulations!
Fabiomax

[Regulus]

Wow. Really WOW. That is superb and it is a really interesting view of the nebulosity - Trevor

[Saturn%5]

Stunning :eyepop:

[avandonk]

Thanks for the comments all. There is nothing like seeing a well known object in a totally new light.

I am still exploring what the new system can do. Nearly every new image has some surprises.

Bert

[avandonk]

Justin I put up high or full res images for anybody to use in what ever way they want. Images in a locked drawer are useless.

For people wanting to use any of my images commercially I generally only want acknowledgment with the published image.

Anyone on IIS is welcome to print any of my images for non commercial use. In fact if you ask I will supply the best resolution image available.

Bert

[jsmoraes]

Impressive ! Absolutely impressive! We can perceive how much large is the Orion Nebulas' complex

[Larryp]

I have NEVER seen Orion like that before, Bert. Absolutely fantastic!

[Poita]

Fantastic.

I've found mosaics really difficult at f2, due to really struggling to get my collimation tight into the corners, I've ended up having to overlap a lot more than I had hoped.

You've sold me on NII filters, I'm saving up for one...

[Ross G]

An amazing photo Bert.

Your best yet.

Ross.