M8, M20 and the NGC6559 complex

[pmrid]

I did this in NB but my combinations of Ha, S2 and O3 look like something the cat left on the porch. So I'll be content with just the Ha. I could stretch it more but I rather like a softer touch in Ha. FSQ85 reduced to 330mm 6x10 mins only and SXVR_H16.
Peter

[pluto]

Very nice!
What a great framing of this area :D

[Asterix2020]

Nice. It's funny seeing the Trifid without the reflection nebula.

[RickS]

Nice work, Peter. Keep at the NB colour processing. I'm sure you'll get there.

Cheers,
Rick.

[pmrid]

Thanks guys but to make the point, here is the cat's breakfast FULL treatment.

Peter

[ozstronomer]

Nice FOV with the FSQ85, Peter, the Ha looks great.

Maybe try a Bi-Colour with Ha>R, O111>G & B.

There's a simple Pixinsight tutorial I had some success with on the Pencil Nebula using only Ha & O111 data. Let me know if you need the link.

Cheers, Geoff

[pluto]

Is that in SHO?
R=SII
G=Ha
B=OIII
Doesn't really look like it...?
If your SII and OIII data is anywhere near as good as your Ha data then it should come up nicely. M8 looks awesome in Hubble palette.

EDIT: I take that back, it does look like SHO, maybe it just needs more love ;)

[pmrid]

Thanks Geoff. I'll have a look if you can send me the link.
Peter

[Regulus]

As nice as the colour image is I really love the way the details show in the Greyscale picture. Really nice result Peter

[pmrid]

Thanks Trevor. I'm a sucker for a nice Ha filter!! Wish I could afford one of those NII jobs but I'd need to win Lotto for that.

Peter

[astronobob]

hey thats some grouse work your invovled with peter. and the Framing of the scene perfect ! All that Ha & NB stuff is way over this ducks head, but can imagine the thrill of advancing with each step forward, yep, great stuff and credits to ya :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
All the best ..

[multiweb]

Little burnt out in the highlights but some great details in that shot.

[allan gould]

Your Ha shot is brilliant and I love the NGC6559 region as I think it's often overlooked because M8 is so easy the image.
Great show, Peter.
Allan