M17 Swan Nebula L, RGB, and Ha combination

[troypiggo]

Been quite some time since I did some astro-imaging, but with a little more time coming my way now and with the weather (hopefully) becoming a little more favourable, I've pulled out my gear in preparation. Going through my old data and tinkering to refresh my memory on image processing, I found some data from last year that I don't think I ever got around to processing or posting.

So here is M17 the Swan Nebula (sometimes called Omega Nebula) in Sagittarius.

100% version here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/troypiggo/8840640167/sizes/o/)

[Larryp]

Nice image, Troy!

[iceman]

Nice image Troy!

[multiweb]

Great deep shot Troy. Lovely colors. :thumbsup:

[astronobob]

Very nice Troy, great star colors and and plenty of outfield neb :thumbsup: Well done !

[RickS]

You did a nice job of combining the Ha and LRGB, Troy.

[ozstronomer]

Nice work Mate! Looks good with the Ha added in.

[peter_4059]

Looks good Troy - obviously haven't lost your touch.

[troypiggo]

Thanks guys. The LRGB was a bit washed out as this was taken from home at Auchenflower. I was hoping the Ha would come out even more than it did, as the Ha alone looked promising. Still, happy with the result for now.

[Ross G]

Nice photo Troy.

I like the colours.

Ross.