NGC6559 et al

[RickS]

Some data captured at Ten Chain Hill in 2013 which I have reprocessed. There is still room for improvement and perhaps I'll have to revisit in 2017 :lol:

Objects in image include:
NGC6559, NGC6546, IC4685, IC1275, IC1274, IC4684, B302, B303, B91

Scope: Ceravolo C300 @ f/4.9 = 1470mm FL, Atlas focuser
Mount: AP900
Camera: U16M
Filters: Astrodon E series Gen 2 LRGB
Guiding: Lodestar / MMOAG
Image scale: drizzled to 0.63 arcsec/pixel (native 1.26 arcsec/pixel)
Exposures: 12x300s R, 12x300s G, 12x300s B, 36x300s Lum (6 hours)
Processing: PixInsight 1.8

Big version on Astrobin: http://www.astrobin.com/full/191680/0/

Thanks for looking...

Cheers,
Rick.

[peter_4059]

That's a nice field Rick. Amazing colours and a lot going on - especially in the wider one.

[LewisM]

Love it Rick!

Now designated my winter target (that's IF the weather clears ever!)

[Geoff45]

This is a nice area Rick. I especially like the wide field showing a big variety of DSOs. Nicely captured and processed.
Geoff

[Paul Haese]

Very nice Rick. Looks like a closer version of mine. :thumbsup: Great colour, detail and processing. Super.:)

[gregbradley]

Expertly done Rick.

Greg.

[ozstronomer]

Great image Rick, the wide field really shows some great objects.

Nice colours and processing

Geoff

[sjastro]

Very nice Rick.

Steven

[RickS]

Thanks, Peter. I do love a big sensor. I'm especially looking forward to using the U16M with the AP140 for some wide work. It is currently enjoying a trip back to Andor for repairs.



Thanks, Lewis! I predict some good weather coming up. I'm off overseas again soon. My sacrifice may help the folks at Astrofest :)



Thanks, Geoff. There's so much happening in and around that FOV.



Ta, Paul. I did consult your image along with a few others from the superstars when I was processing this one :thumbsup:



Thanks, Greg!



Ta, Geoff. I'll show you the techniques I used at the workshop next Saturday.



Thank you, Steven.

[cometcatcher]

That's an awesome shot Rick! Lots to see. Nice mix of Ha, reflection and dark nebula that you have balanced well.

I'm dying to have a go at this, but the weather has decided to be cloudy forever.

[multiweb]

Terrific Rick! A great area to image. You've nailed the colors. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[LewisM]

SHOO! Scram! Come on, get out! :P

It's getting kinda frustrating. Almost tried last night, but then the damned fluffy crap rolled in again, just like now.

[troypiggo]

Lovely, mate.

[Placidus]

Wonderful, Rick.

There is a structure at about 2 o'clock from centre and 30% of the way out that looks for all the world like a transparent crayfish. The image is filled with similar enchantments. Lovely detail.

Best,
Mike

[clive milne]

Superb Rick,
I just wish you would come to the dark side and image galaxies instead...

[topheart]

Very well done!!

Tim

[RickS]

Thanks, Kevin. We've had a couple of decent looking nights here but that's to be expected around full moon :)





Thanks, Marc & Troy!



Thanks, Mike. I think I can see the crayfish!



Ta, Clive. It's hard to get enough time on galaxies when you have to cart all the gear out to dark skies. We are working on some at SRO so stay tuned for some northern beauties if we can ever get the equipment issues sorted.



Thanks very much, Tim.

[strongmanmike]

Fantastic piece of work Rick, beautiful sparkling stars, lovely colours and natural looking dark areas that are not jet black/clipped, with beautiful transitions too...if there is a better version of this area with that sort of field of view...I haven't seen it :)

Mike

[Spookyer]

Rick, is there Ha in this shot?

[RickS]

Thanks, Mike! I was hoping to do a better job of the reflection neb but that can wait for next time. Probably needs more blue data to do that justice.



No Ha, Brett. It's a straight LRGB.

Cheers,
Rick.

[alistairsam]

Beautifully processed Rick. Love the star colours and the blue neb on the left.
What is the FOV of this image?

Cheers
Alistair

[Rex]

What a stunning image of one of my favourite objects Rick. Truly great work, great detail, subject, framing, and saturation. incredible work mate, something to aspire to. :bowdown:

[RickS]

Thanks, Al. The image is a crop of about 64x56 arcmin.



You are too kind, Rex :D

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Beautiful rendition of this area Rick!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

This is one that comes up well with my unmodded camera.
http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r571/jtilbrook/NGC6599_zpsba5db556.jpg

Cheers,

Justin.

[Leonardo70]

Wonderful Rick.

Congrats,
Leo

[RickS]

Thanks, Justin. That's a great shot for an unmodded DSLR. Still plenty of Ha!



Thanks, Leo!

[Shiraz]

What an excellent image Rick - cannot think how you might improve it!

Just for secondary interest, there may be a big PN (1-41) in this field, as suggested in http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=110261
and in pages 19-20 of http://iopscience.iop.org/0004-637X/745/1/59/pdf/0004-637X_745_1_59.pdf
I think that the core and hints of the main lobes are visible in your image.

[marc4darkskies]

One of my favorite patches of sky - beautifully done Rick - in every respect! :thumbsup:

[RickS]

Thanks, Ray! I knew that this object was GN18.06.6.01 and probably a PN but didn't realise it had lobes. Must try some long NB exposures in this area in future.



Thanks very much, Marcus.

[Bassnut]

yes, sparkles and wide dynamic range. well done Rick

[RickS]

Thanks, Fred!

[marco]

What an great image Rick, lovely details, tiny stars and plenty of details, great work indeed!
Clear skies
Marco

[RickS]

Thanks, Marco!