Tarantula nebula NGC2070

[Jackstar]

Hi all,


I managed to capture a few hours on the Tarantula nebula NGC2070 19/09 in my run of clear nights.
38 x 300s lights
30 x darks
30 x flats
25 x dark flats
gain 100
offset 50
-10


captured in NINA


Processed in APP and photoshop.

https://www.astrobin.com/wc76jt/0/

I feel i might have the colours not right but i like the brightness.


Thanks for looking and appreciate comments.


Jack

[RyanJones]

Nice work Jack. It’s amazing how different interpretations of the data can make the same object look so different.

[jahnpahwa]

Yeah, I agree with Ryan, its nice to see different takes!


I really like how the nebulosity looks as though its sitting on top of the incredibly rich star field here, a real depth to it. Well done.



Just had a brainwave, we need you to get onto Willie Smith's and organise a dark sky party there as part of the mid-winter fest... far out that'd be good!

(I'm not kidding, this should really happen)

[PKay]

A great capture Jack.

If you do a search on Astrobin, and refine to Apochromatic, you will find that your image is as good if not better than most.

To improve, add another 3 hours!

Experiment with differing sub length and gain settings to 'get a feel' for what works on the night.

I always say this, pay careful attention to the focus. Even a EAF requires human intervention at times.

Well done.

[Jackstar]

Thanks Peter, JP, Ryan.


You're right the vast difference between images for the same target is incredible. I looked at Astrobin to see what i was aiming for with processing. Anything goes with the Tarantula and they all look great.


JP, not convinced for the willie smiths star party. I have been to 2 of those, always cold wet muddy fields full of cider drinkers with everything on fire. Chance of a clear night that time of year is not likely.


thanks all


Jack