NGC 602 - final cut

[Stevec35]

Well I decided enough is enough for this object. The total Ha is now over 13 hours and the OIII is over 18 hours. Probably not a lot of difference from the last one I posted except it's just that little bit deeper.

Cheers

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/NGC602_SXTL6303_RC14.htm

[Bassnut]

Again, smooth and detailed Steve, one of the best of very few examples available on googling it. Your RGB star field is best by far, and really makes a difference on this tricky dim one.

[Atmos]

You have managed to go very deep there Steve, that is no mean feat :)

[Stevec35]

Thanks guys. I had to work hard on the noise reduction and, as a result, the image is a bit softer than I would like. I'm sure some of the experts out there could have processed it better than I could.

[RickS]

Looks very nice, Steve. Must be a very challenging object!

[topheart]

Just beautiful!!
Thanks,
Tim

[Placidus]

Even better. The background is clearer and the balance between OIII and H-alpha is better now. Superb.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Mike



Thanks Tim



Thanks Rick. It's only the faint bits that are challenging.

[gregbradley]

Great image Steve. Love the colour and the bubble.

Greg.

[Martin Pugh]

Steve
I actually think this is one of your best images and certainly an object I am not familiar with. I also think this could get picked up as an APOD.

Cheers
Martin

[Tony_]

Superb image Steve!

Not imaged that often, probably because it's faint - but it certainly is a beautiful nebula at long exposures!

Tony.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Tony



Thanks Martin - I was certainly happy with it. I'll put it up to APOD but it probably doesn't stand much chance because Don Goldman imaged it not so long ago



Thanks Greg

[marc4darkskies]

You nailed it Steve! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Stevec35]

Thanks again Marcus