M16 M17 in Ha

[Andy01]

Test image for the FOV with the SV70T.

I won't go ahead with full Nb on this as I'm not in love with the framing, but overall the FOV is pretty cool.
I just don't really care for images with dual centres of attention, probably just me though :)

Mind you, I'm amazed how much Ha there is showing between these two objects.

4 hrs 20min subs, 5nm Ha

High res HERE (http://www.astrobin.com/255560/)

Now if only the weather in Vic would improve we could all get on with some imaging !

[Atmos]

I kinda like the framing :) It looks like there is a lot of Ha in the area! You have done something to the brighter stars, over sharpened?

[SimmoW]

Totes disagree Andy, do the full image, all that data looks promising

[strongmanmike]

Perhaps a bit over processed but lots of Ha there and I think it would make a pretty fine image really.

Mike

[gregbradley]

I personally like the framing and its a fabulous wide view. I think it would be worth the effort. I thought at first this was a 2 panel panorama so that is a very wide field.

Greg.

[Placidus]

The intervening material is interesting in its own right. The dust shows structures reminiscent of black gum trees and dragonflies.

Would love you to have a crack at the Vela SNR with this beast next summer.

[RickS]

I like the composition, Andy, even if you don't :)

[Andy01]

Thanks Colin, Simmo, Mike, Greg & Rick for your kind comments about my composition - I'm still not 100% convinced, but as there's a clear night forecast this weekend and it's a full moon - I may well revisit this after all :)



Yes, Mike - the "space between" is interesting indeed, and not often featured.



Regarding Vela - I had a brief attempt earlier and had it all planned, tested and after several attempts it was nicely composed - but a combination of poor weather and being too late in the year meant it disappeared behind my neighbours house all too soon!
Still, it's not going anywhere anytime soon - next season then :)