Deep M42 in HDR

[avandonk]

Data.

40x30s of each of RGB
50x4 min of each of RGB

I used the green stacked image of the 30s data to align the 4 min data. Drizzle was used x2 for both data sets.

PixInsight was used for all processing. I even worked out how to use the HDR composition tool to put the 30s and 4 min data together.

Full size drizzled HDR image 30MB

http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/2014_07/M42_PI_HDR.jpg



The optic train was not as stable and well aligned as it is now when this data was recorded.

PI tells me that this image has a dynamic range of a little over 19 bits.

Bert

[cometcatcher]

It's very deep for the time that it's been given.

You must point that scope at the next bright comet Bert. I'm sure it could pull out some amazing details.

[DJT]

Awesone Image Bert. Quite something :thumbsup:

[Rod771]

Very nice Bert!

The HDR comp tool is great! I use it on most images to replace the cores of stars, helps retain better colours.

[Eden]

Another beautiful image, Bert... nicely done!

[Regulus]

Superb!