Corona Australis NGC 6729

[PKay]

I love this part of the sky.

Some time ago I did a 6 panel mosaic of this area.
But this time, put all of my time into the 'best bit'.

I combined Ha with Red, O3 with blue, and S2 with green.

Had no idea how it would work, have to try these things.

LRGB, Ha, S2, O3: 30 x 5m each filter. Total integration 17 hrs.

And I love the result :)

[Nikolas]

worked a treat mate lovely image

[Startrek]

Beautiful image PK
Nicely framed and processed
Glad your getting some sky time down south
Cheers
M.

[AstroViking]

Fantastic image, Peter. Well done.

Cheers,
V

[CoolhandJo]

Love the dust in this. Great contrast. Well done

[PKay]

Thanks Nik!



Thanks M, you should be down here :)




Thanks Steve



Hi Paul, first time I have managed to get dust look to like dust!

[Dave882]

Great shot Peter. Really well done :thumbsup:

[strongmanmike]

The final image looks very nicely colour balanced Peter. It's an area known for its dust and reflection nebulosity though, neither of which are visible through NB filters, I know there is a little Ha in a few areas...but Im intrigued to know why you decided to collect the OIII and SII :question: :shrug: I'm struggling to see where the three NB channels have accentuated or added to the nebulae, what are your thoughts?

Mike

[PKay]

Yoh Dave and thanks.




:hi: Hi Mike


It's most annoying that you keep us on our toes :)

In all seriousness, after years of studying the technicalities, I tend to just make it up...or wang it :prey:.


Anyways after looking at the Ha O3 and S2, the data revealed there was something to see, but how to use it?

I tried a few ways of using the data and by combining the Ha + Red, O3 + Blu and S2 + Grn (at the stacking stage), seemed to give the best result.

A classic case of 'suck it and see'.

Cheers Bro :drink:

[multiweb]

Agree with big Mike re: dust and reflections but still like the colors and NB probably accentuated the details. :thumbsup: I played with blending NB in color channels from home because of massive LP and it's satisfying :)

[PKay]

Hi Marc, hope you are getting some clear sky.

You put into words what are my thoughts :)

[EpickCrom]

That is an amazing result Peter:eyepop: I'm 100 percent visual, but images like yours make me consider dipping my toes into astrophotography one day!

[PKay]

Hi Joe, thanks.
All those years ago I looked at Corona Australis using binos. I was blown away then.

[strongmanmike]

Clearly, we process in a very similar way :lol:

Mike
Hic!...

[Shiraz]

quite striking take on this one Peter. Worked out well.

[YawRate]

Excellent Image. I agree that this is a great area of the sky that is quickly growing on me too

[gregbradley]

A classic part of the night sky beautifully imaged.
Greg

[PKay]

Thanks Ray, good to see you put out an image again and you haven't lost your touch :)



Thanks Guy, plenty to see in this area specially wide field.




Thanks Greg.

[Stephane]

Peter, I love this image. The reflection part has come through really nicely!

[atalas]

Nice :thumbsup:

[PKay]

Hi Stephane, thanks muchly.



Thanks Louie, are you still imaging?