Rosette Nebula

[Craig_]

Been a while since I've been able to image - weather, travel, other life stuff getting in the way. Managed a couple of clear nights over Xmas though and put a bit over 5 hours onto Rosette Nebula, a target I was keen to revisit but didn't get a chance to last summer thanks to La Nina.


EQ6R
533MM Pro
Chroma 5nm Ha/Sii & 3nm Oiii
Esprit 80
ZWO EAF & EFW, ASIAir Plus


35x 180" Sii
45x 180" Ha
35x 180" Oiii


Will add some more data to it next opportunity but not sure I will get one in the near future. Would like to add some RGB stars in too although I don't hate the SHO star colours on this target.

[RyanJones]

Hi Craig,

I love the depth in this one. For me it has far too much green cast though. I feel if you toned that down and did add your RGB stars this would be one of the better Rosettes going around. Very nice work :)

Ryan

[Craig_]

Thanks Ryan. I try to retain a little green in my SHO images - maybe too much with this one? Here it is re-attached with the green reduced.

[Nikolas]

Second version is much better, just the right amount of Green

[RyanJones]

Much much better in my opinion Craig. Very nice indeed 👍

[Stephane]

This is really nice Craig. I prefer the second version. If you manage to get sone RGB stars, thus will improve an already amazing image!

[Craig_]

Thanks all. I've replaced the image in the OP with the updated version now since it seems to be unanimously preferred!

[Dave882]

Lovely image. I love how you’ve brought so much depth to the image making it look 3d in appearance. Colours are great. :thumbsup:

[Craig_]

Cheers!

[Startrek]

Craig,
A fine image of the Rosette
Colour is always subjective but my preference is the second or revised version
Well done !!
Martin

PS: Rosette is on my list this summer , haven’t imaged it since 2021. It’s a shame it doesn’t traverse higher as it’s always subject to atmospheric dispersion at those lower altitudes.

[AdamJL]

Nice one, Craig. I've never shot the Rosette before, but this is definitely spurring me to do so, because it's an excellent shot

[strongmanmike]

Nice looking Rosette Craig :thumbsup:

Mike

[Craig_]

Thanks all :)