Astrofest NGC5139

[peter_4059]

Finally had some time to get some more Astrofest image processing done. I haven't attempted NGC5139 for a long time so thought I'd give it a try this year.

This image is 1.6 hours LRGB through the SN10.

Here's the link to the full res version:
https://astrob.in/full/t44anv/0/

Comments and advice always welcome.

[RobF]

Wow, that's a lot of stars and contrast Peter.
It really pops towards the centre, almost like looking at it in a big scope.

I think both M brothers would say you've respected the light on that one :D

[h0ughy]

Great work Pete, it's a great result

[strongmanmike]

Nice one Pete, good'ol Omega :thumbsup: how many more AF data sets you got?

Mike

[peter_4059]

Thanks Rob. Still trying to remember how to process however I feel like my results from this year are better than previous ones. I need to find some time to play with PI again.


Cheers Dave.


Thanks Mike. I have 7 AF data sets in total however I don't think they are all equal in the quality of the raw data. My favourite so far is the M8 I posted first. I did a couple of NB images this year for a change but need to learn how to process these better. I haven't done any sharpening of images so far but will take a look at that when I have time.

[RobF]

Know how you feel about processing - when you get better data you want the best from it. I seem to end up going sideways and reading about various PI processes and workflows endlessly each year doing AF processing.

Probably a good thing....? :)

[ozstronomer]

Great image Pete, love the blue stars :thumbsup:

Geoff

[Ryderscope]

Definitely respecting the light. Nice overall colouring and resolution of stars in the core of the cluster :thumbsup:

[multiweb]

Good stuff Peter. A classic. :thumbsup: