M 20 trifid

[willik]

M20
Trifid This was not a good night in Perth the humidity was like rain
have not been out for a long time. Took the image gave it ago
comments would be great Astro image such a trial it can drive you mad keep trying
don't give up
HARGB

[Placidus]

What we think is marvelous about this shot is the super-faint wispy material in the outer background on the right, and also the contrasting open cluster top left.

Perhaps the Trifid itself is a little over-smoothed and over-contrasty, but still a very fine image.

[willik]

Thanks for your comments Mike and Trish it was not a very good night.
struggle to get fine focus
Martin

[RickS]

Glad you managed to make something of a bad night, Martin.

[willik]

Thanks Rick
Martin

[rustigsmed]

Nice one Martin how did you blend the Ha into this one? Red channel?

[willik]

Layard the HA on to the RGB in photoshop and then luminous
Martin

[vlazg]

Hi Martin
Looks good :thumbsup:
Have a look at Marco's technique for blending Ha, it's fantastic

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=138473

[willik]

Thanks for your info
Martin