Tarantula NGC 2070 first rough edit

[AdamJL]

This is my favourite nebula and was so excited to make a start on it.
I haven't given this more than 30mins editing right now, because I think it's going to need a few days to tackle, but here's a first edit that I'd like to share.
C&C welcome as it could help me decide how to edit it properly over the weekend.

Edited in Startools standard, but I'll be trying Siril and the compose module in Startools as well soon.
Also sort of a first light on the Esprit. I've tackled a few targets over the past 3 nights, this is one of them.

Camera:ASI2600MC
Scope: SkyWatcher Esprit 120 + 1x Field Flattener
Filters: L-Extreme
Mount:EQ6-R Pro
Guiding camera: ASI290MM
Guiding scope: SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED
Subs: 52 x 420s
Total Integration: 6hrs 4mins over two nights
Gain: 0
Offset: 50
Lights: 52
Darks: 40
Flats: 80
Dark Flats: 80
Bortle Class: 8
Moon: 0%
Software: NINA, PHD2, Stellarium, PoleMaster, StarTools 1.7, Photoshop CC to finish.

Link to larger version (https://adamlawler.smugmug.com/Astrophotography/Deep-Sky-Objects/i-Vh6nZR6/A)

thank you for looking :)

[peter_4059]

Great start Adam.
That's going to be a cracker.

Thanks for the view.

[AdamJL]

thanks very much, Peter! Can't wait to give this some TLC over the coming days.

[Dave882]

Nice! Looking forward to see how this turns out. Great work!

[gregbradley]

Whoa! That's a magic image.

Greg.

[Startrek]

Adam,
Ripper of an image with the 2600MC , incredible detail exposed in the outer regions too
Be gentle with the processing , there’s not much more you have to do with this one , the detail is all there
Well done !!

Cheers
Martin

[Craig_]

Looking great so far. I need to spend some time on this target this year with the 120 - I shot it last year with the Esprit 80 but had to crop too much to get the FOV I wanted. I assume this one has a fairly healthy crop on the 2600MC APS-C sensor?

[AdamJL]

Thanks, David! I'm looking forward to it as well :lol:



many thanks, Greg



Thanks, Martin. About the only thing I want to play with is star colour. I might try and bring some of that core back as well but we'll see.



Thanks, Craig. You'll be very happy that I barely cropped this at all. I cropped a few pixels on the right and bottom and more on the left and top because of stacking artefacts. That's all.
So go for it! I'd like to see your take on it as well, you've been on a roll recently.

[strongmanmike]

That's a great result Adam, such a dynamic region when image well like this. Your shot reminded me of one I did (https://pbase.com/image/118982234/original) with my 6" APO over a decade ago, yours is better :thumbsup:

Mike

[Startrek]

And from a OSC camera too .........

Martin

[AdamJL]

that's a great shot, Mike! I love the core you presented.
I think I'll try and add some more data over the next few days, but this time only expose for the core to bring that out just a touch more.

[Retrograde]

Super sharp Adam - very nice.

If this is the early edit I'm looking forward to the final revision.

[AdamJL]

Thanks very much, Pete :)

[strongmanmike]

Yeah cool go for it :thumbsup:...I have imaging withdrawals..bloody Eagleview! :mad2: :lol:

Mike

[multiweb]

Missed that one. Absolutely love the colors. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xa-coupe]

Excellent image!

[AdamJL]

Thanks, Marc!



Cheers Jeff, too kind :)

[Placidus]

Awesome.

[AdamJL]

Thanks Mike and Trish!

edit: by the way, I had a look at your gallery. Mind-blowing! What an incredible selection you have.