A quick LRGB Prawn from Astrofest

[RickS]

This was going to be one panel of a mosaic but after a couple of cloudy nights I abandoned that plan...

Scope: AP140EDF/reducer = 771mm FL
Mount: AP900
Camera: U16M
Filters: Astrodon E series Gen 2 LRGB
Guiding: Lodestar / Borg 50mm guide scope
Image scale: 2.41 arcsec/pixel (drizzled to higher res)
Exposures: 12x600s L, 6x900s R, 6x900s G, 6x900s B (8 hours LRGB)
Processing: PixInsight 1.8

I have some Ha and Oiii as well so will have a go at a NB/RGB blend when I get a chance.

Big version here: http://www.astrobin.com/full/259240/0/

Cheers,
Rick.

[jjjnettie]

It's a beaut FOV. :) Lovely work, as usual.

[Slawomir]

I always look forward to your new images Rick :thumbsup:

[RickS]

Thanks JJJ & Suavi! Now back to work on my serious Astrofest project ;)

[DavidTrap]

Saw this on FB and was wondering what you'd imaged it with - was guessing your FSQ and forgot all about your recent acquisition!

Nice for a quicky!

DT

[alan meehan]

Well done Rick ,quick for some lovely results
AL

[atalas]

Nice....look forward to the addition of the NB:thumbsup:

[Stevec35]

Very pretty prawn Rick. One of the best of the many recent ones. Looking forward to the final result.

Cheers

Steve

[RickS]

Thanks, David. The FSQ has been sitting in the corner for a while. Too many scopes ;)



Ta, Al!



Thanks, Louie.



Thanks very much, Steve.

[gregbradley]

A very pretty rendition. Love the colours and processing, spot on.

Greg.

[Camelopardalis]

Well if it gets lonely, don't be shy in calling me to give it some exercise :lol:

Beautiful rendition Rick :thumbsup:

[DavidTrap]

I hear you - I'm about to start a rationalisation program here...

DT

[RickS]

Thanks, Greg.



Ta, Dunk. I'll let you know if the scope starts getting lonely :)



I saw a few for sale adverts!

[multiweb]

Top shot Rick. You've got that mix of browns down pat. Great field. :thumbsup:

[Placidus]

That's got everything, Rick. Nice colour balance. Favourite emission nebula, intriguing dust, two beautiful open clusters, one with a lovely red giant, squillions of background stars. A very different view.

[Retrograde]

Lovely - what a massive field as well. Frames it really well. :thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Beautiful tones and clarity Rick – if that’s a quick one I’m keenly awaiting the slower, well done image!:thumbsup::)

Cheers

Dennis

[Atmos]

Really nice Rick, so many stars in that field! Used to seeing it in NB where it is far more colourful hehe

[topheart]

Beautiful!
Well done!
Regards,
TimTim

[strongmanmike]

Check that out!...looks lovely Rick, I like the way you included that cluster at the top in the framing and nice to see this area in non narrowband too :)

Nice scope too...where'd ya get that? ;)

Mike

[marc4darkskies]

Very beautiful Rick! :thumbsup: Smooth with vibrant but nuanced colours! I like the composition too! :)

Cheers, Marcus

[lazjen]

Looks like a bit of neon pink lighting amongst the stars. :)

:thumbsup:

[ozstronomer]

Nice one Rick, shame the weather didn't allow for those extra panels

Cheers

[RickS]

Thanks, Marc. That tinge of green really helps :P



Thanks, M&T!



Ta, Pete. Great to meet you up at AF.



Thanks, Dennis. Don't hold your breath but it's coming one day. So much data and so little time :)



Ta, Colin. It's quite a challenge trying to make all that pink look interesting.



Thanks, Tim.



Thanks, Mike. It's a nice scope. Wish I had an obsy so I could get more use from it!



Thanks very much, Marcus!



Wait until you see it with Ha, Chris. It's like Las Vegas :lol:



Thanks, Geoff. Next year for the mosaic perhaps. Hope your Prawn area worked out.