Running Chook - why is it called that?

[pvelez]

This is not my first light with the new set up at Coona - its the second really as I have some M83 data to process still. But its a close second.

Here are links to my images of IC 2944 - HaLRGB and Ha only.

http://www.pbase.com/equitius/image/155371553

http://www.pbase.com/equitius/image/155371885

Small versos are attached

Taken with PW CDK12.5 and STX16803 from the iTelescope site at Coonabarabran where my gear is hosted.

It comprises 4 hours Ha, 4 hours 45 mins L and 1 hour 45 mins in each of R, G and B. Processed in PI. There is still some troubling green in the background which I plan to play with - for now I'm happy that I could add Ha without totally messing up the colour.

Comments - constructive or otherwise - most welcome

Pete

[nebulosity.]

Really nice Pete :thumbsup:

As to constructive criticism I don't pretend to be an expert on image processing but in my humble opinion I reckon there are a few finishing touches that could be made. I hope you don't mind but I had a little fiddle and applied what personally I like which is:

Add a bit more contrast, the image looks a little washed out.

Reduce the green channel slightly and up the blue a smidgen.

Reduce the star sizes to put more emphases on the nebula.

Cheers
Jo

[strongmanmike]

Yep, another great early image with the new SSO rig Pete :thumbsup: :thumbsup: and Jo's adjustments actually look pretty good too :)...again juuuust watch that decon (IMO) it gives the bright areas of nebulous detail a stringy dotty appearance and looks unnatural (again, just IMO) :thumbsup:

Mike

[ReaPerMan]

Very nice Pete, and I agree with Mike that Jo's colour adjustment has helped. Good Job!

All the best

Paul :thumbsup::thumbsup: