M42 + zillions tons of dust

[IanP]

M42: dust vs. core :question:
Hmmm, I sacrificed the core .. ;)

[batema]

Beautiful image Ian. Sooooo much dust. Love it. What equipment did you use and information on sub lengths and camera please. Great shot.

[Somnium]

Really nice, dusty image there

[h0ughy]

this looks like the Dyson missed it - soooo how long were you on it?

[Geoff45]

Nicely done Ian. Just goes to show that there is always something new to do even in the most photographed objects.

[Placidus]

Most impresssive.

We tend to think in terms of "objects", but your photo shows it's really all one great big interconnected galactic disc.

Very skillful.

Best,
M

[IanP]

THANKS ALL :thanx:

Here is a link to hd:
http://astrob.in/239475/0/

[quote]What equipment did you use and information on sub lengths and camera please./[quote]
60Da + ED80t x 0.8 reducer, CGEMDX
76 frames x (ave)600s @ Iso 100 & Iso160 & Iso250(Ha)

:hi:

[janoskiss]

Can't you do some HDR trickery and show both?

[IanP]

I wish I could, but even @ iso100 all raw images have the core overexposed :(

[janoskiss]

Can't you just take one or two shorter exposures at ISO 100 that don't saturate the core and then combine the images? I trust you know how HDR works...? If you don't, read up on it. HDR = High Dynamic Range. Sometimes HDRI with I for Imaging. ;)

[RickS]

Nice dust, Ian, and you've respected the light!

[cazza132]

Very nice! :thumbsup: Brought out the fainter areas nicely! Clipping the highlights is only a small sacrifice for brining the fainter nebulosity out. If you have unclipped data, a mild HDR (just enough to round of the highlights) might serve well. One of the better wider field M42s I have seen in a while. Love it! :)