My attempt at another Eta Carina

[kosh]

Hi all,

I have attempted the Eta Carina nebula, funnily enough for the first time since I started imaging about three months ago.
This image is a stack of 20 x 2min subs @ ISO800 Guided, 10 darks, no bias or flats shot with a Canon 450D on a 8" f4 Newt, Heq5pro Goto mount.
Processed in stacked in DSS, processed in Photoshop CS5.
Can't wait to get a modded cam for these sorts of things but anyway…


Thanks for looking.:)

[raymo]

Nice job; your reds are much more pronounced than mine, must be the much longer subs.
raymo

[scagman]

Hi Goran

Nice looking image. Processing is well done.

Cheers

[kosh]

Thanks Ray. Possibly the longer subs, but also, this is where Photoshop really helps. Even basic curves make a big difference.


Thanks John. I am still a little lost with the order when processing but i guess i'll get it one day.

[rcheshire]

Very nice Goran. It's up again.

[kosh]

Thanks Rowland.

[cometcatcher]

Great image Goran. The extra subs really make it.

[kosh]

Thanks Kevin.

[scagman]

I have the same problem about the order. Well processing in general really:)

[astronobob]

Nice capturing Goran :thumbsup: Processing is looking good too, Minumal noise and good levels & colours :thumbsup:
Next would be to work on bringing some more color to them stars which will look even betterra

Good one all the same :thumbsup:

[BruceG]

Hi Bob,
from the point of view of an absolute newbie, apart from trying to get a neutral colour balance across the board, how does one get more colour into the starfield? Sorry if it sounds like a silly question, but I am new to imaging and processing and very keen to pickup any tips and or advice.
Cheers,
Bruce.

[carlstronomy]

Goran,

Really nice image you should be pleased with it. If you only use your 450D for AP you could mod it yourself. I did my 450D before Christmas it only took a couple of hours, no cost as I did not purchase any extra filters as I do not require any. Just a thought if you are interested PM me.:thumbsup:

Carl

[astronobob]

PM sent Bruce :thumbsup:

[kosh]

Thanks Bob. I agree more star colour would be really nice. Have to give it a try.



Thanks Carl. PM sent.