Howling at the moon

[multiweb]

Bit over an hour and a half in Scorpius in the prawn area. This is the wolf nebula. Quite faint and noisy but some decent details.

Big one here (http://www.astropic.net/astro/WOLF_GSO8_ha_fff.jpg)[3327x2491 - 4.7MB]
HD Version here (http://www.astropic.net/astro/WOLF_GSO8_ha_HD.jpg)[1920x1438 - 1.6MB]

Bit of a challenge to process. Needs a lot more data and moonless dark skies. Still I like the framing and details. :thumbsup:

[gregbradley]

Yes I found the Wolf area hard to process as well. I think its a very starry field and the dark areas need a fair bit of exposure to overcome the noise.

The history brush technique set to multiply helps so does the burn tool.

Greg.

[Stevec35]

Looks pretty reasonable already Marc but more data always helps

Cheers

Steve

[rustigsmed]

nicely done as usual marc, do you think you will add colour?
also how long were your subs on this if you don't mind me asking :)

Cheers

Rusty

[strongmanmike]

I like the composition on this one Marc and the perfect name for it :thumbsup:

Mike

[multiweb]

Thanks guys. :thumbsup: Yes it needs 5 to 10min subs easy.


Thanks Russel. I don't think I'll add color to this one. It's very faint and I don't really have the time to spend on it given the few clear nights we're getting. Plus it's all red in RGB. quite boring. 2min subs only.


Thanks Mike. :thumbsup: Yep, the moon wasn't far off either. :lol:

[Andy01]

That's really cool - gotta love those unique features in the sky revealed by Ha :)

[multiweb]

Scorpius is a great area for narrowband. I spent a lot of time in the area. :thumbsup:

[Regulus]

The HiRes versions aren't dogs either (well they are but...). Good result Marc, and I'm with Michael on the composition. Very nice.

Trev

[Placidus]

Marc, your wide-field H-alpha shots make magnificent maps.

... and if a wolf did come out of the forest, what then, eh?

Just wonderful!

[RickS]

I like the composition of the crop, Marc, and killer Ha work, as usual!

[multiweb]

I'll settle for dogs. :lol: Thanks again mate. :thumbsup:


Thanks for checking it out Mike. :thumbsup: That would be a good target for your light bucket.



Thanks a lot Rick. :thumbsup:

[Rex]

Nice going Marc, as has been said, great composition and great narrow band images as usual.

[multiweb]

Thanks mate. Now I have the focus sorted out this one should come out a lot smoother with longer subs.

[Ross G]

What a great looking monochrome photo Marc.

Beautiful tones and contrasts.

Love the composition.

Ross.