Yet another M8...

[DavidTrap]

Certainly not an original target of late, but something bright to try out my new scope.

Taken with a TOA-130 using a reducer from my trusty FS-102. One of the newer reducers for this scope is compatible with the FS-102, so I thought I'd see if it worked the other way around. :P

6 x 15min Ha images, QSI583. Rough processing in PI - still waiting for Rick's Masterclass!!! :help:

Full resolution image here (http://users.tpg.com.au/dctrap/astrophotos/M8Ha900NRUSM.jpg)

Comments / criticisms welcome,

DT

[multiweb]

Super smooth! Top shot. :thumbsup:

[Joshua Bunn]

Top shot David, Loving the contrast and tight start!

[gregbradley]

Very smooth and detailed. Lovely.

Greg.

[DavidTrap]

Thanks Gents,

Looking forward to getting a flattener working with this scope. The 645 reducer might have to wait a while!

DT

[strongmanmike]

That's a good Ha Lagoon Dave, it shows so much in Ha :thumbsup:

Mike

[DavidTrap]

Thanks Mike,

I've done a mega data narrowband image of the lagoon before, so I knew this was an easy Ha target to see if the new scope was performing as hoped.

I was never happy with the colour mix I achieved with that image, so I might have to have a go at reprocessing it using Rick's guidance.

DT

[rustigsmed]

super shot!

[Andy01]

Veeery nice - is it just me or can anyone else see a man's face in profile, looking to our right? Great details mate :)

[DavidTrap]

Thanks Russell & Andy.

If I squint a bit, I can see what you mean - might need to have another look after a few drinks!

DT

[Stevec35]

A very nice M8 David. It always scrubs up well in Ha and I can see the face in profile quite clearly. Never noticed that before.

Cheers

Steve

[Regulus]

Wow! That's a beautiful photo of M8 David. Deserves a frame.

Trevor

[Regulus]

Yep. A very old one. Good call Andy.

trev

[DavidTrap]

Thanks Steve & Trevor,

I guess the increased contrast helps define the outline of the "face".

DT

[RickS]

Good work, David! Nice detail and the Hourglass is very clearly visible.

[Placidus]

Very sharp, David, and lots of deep outer wisps captured. You've come up with a plausible compromise between showing everything (which makes it look a bit diagrammatic) and showing the true relationship between the brightest and faintest (which makes the faintest invisible).



I've always thought it's Marge Simpson. On a wider field, you can see the signature piled-up coiffure which is here, blessedly, out of top frame.

[DavidTrap]

Thanks Rick, Mike and Trish,

Can't see Marge. I was thinking of another Simpsons character - Professor Frink.

The HDR compression tools can certainly be overused - something about "respecting the light". ;)

DT