Q2 from Heathcote

[Stefan Buda]

Captured last night at the ASV Star Be Cue . 2x5min subs with a QHY8 and Companar (330mm focal length).
The very dense star field and the very faint tail don't go well together at this focal length when it comes to processing.

[cometcatcher]

That's awesome Stefan. You've captured the tail very well. I am having trouble with the tail.

[Stefan Buda]

Thanks Kevin,

Yes, the tail is still very faint and a fast focal ratio helps.

[SimmoW]

That's a good capture Stefan, esp to get the tail

[Stefan Buda]

Thanks Simon,

Here's another version that uses four of the subs. I was able to push it a bit further and show some H-alpha background.

[cometcatcher]

I think that's the first shot I've seen with Ha background. Glorious!

[Stefan Buda]

Thanks Kevin,

Phil Hart pointed out this image that also shows the H-alpha:
http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=105199&PHPSESSID=20s78tde1c7pkmrrmb6t5t357 5

[cometcatcher]

Can just see it but it shows up better in your pic.