NGC6188 - Dragons of Ara

[ronson]

A quick test from last night on NGC6188.


This is my first attempt at mono with a new scope, new camera, and first attempt at processing using PixInsight.


Askar 65PHQ + ASI533MM Pro + 3nm SHO filters.



Sii: 28x300s.

Ha: 30x300s.

Oiii: 44x300s.


Dither and drizzle for all filters.



Used the Foraxx Palette Utility script following Polyman Astro's video: How I Improved My Narrowband Workflow in 2023: A Breakdown of My Process - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9x43Kbyd90).


If I had to re-shoot, would look at improving the composition. Even this is a crop of the original image as it had way too much empty/negative space in the upper left corner.



Couple of zoomed parts of the final image also attached.


Impressed by the difference of quality of the mono sensor compared to OSC.

[Dave882]

Stunning! Beautiful! The detail you’ve revealed is extraordinary and the colour pallet is very pleasing. For a first image with PI thats even more impressive. An exceptional image well done!

[RugbyRene]

Very nice. Lots of detail and lovely colour.

[ronson]

Thank you all. Still a lot to learn about the mono imaging and processing.

[strongmanmike]

I like this, moody, dark but dynamic, detailed...cool :thumbsup:

Mike

[ronson]

Thanks Mike. Looking forward to trying this workflow with other targets to understand better how it works.

[ArcFortnight]

Fantastic image - I'm really impressed with the Foraxx palette colours, I'll try that utility myself. My first image with the new AM5 was of the Dragons - 6 x 300 sec in Ha and Oiii - I processed it as an HOO

You have inspired me to get some Sii subs and try the Foraxx palette

[markas]

Very nice! I like the colour palette, and the dark tone of the image:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Mark

[ronson]

Nice first one with the AM5. There is a bit of Sii in this area and worth giving it a try. Looking forward to your updated version.

[ronson]

Thanks Mark, I am planning on trying the script with other DSOs to understand better how it works.

[ArcFortnight]

Thanks Mark, I reprocessed the HOO version with the Foraxx utility. It didn't do much with the nebula, but did a great job on the stars. I added the Foraxx stars back into the original nebula image and ended up with a much better image. The next step will be to try the full SHO version through the Foraxx script.

[Paulyman]

Hey mate,

Glad you are enjoying the script. I love the stars Foraxx produces, I rarely grab RGB data for them anymore. To get the best out of the colours for nebulosity the key is carefully balancing the 3 channels before combining, without the balancing you basically get what looks largely indistinguishable from an HOO image.

[Paulyman]

Fantastic effort, you are getting great detail from the little 65, makes me realise how crap our seeing is here often in Sydney.

[ArcFortnight]

The results from the Foraxx script inspired me to re-process some Dragons data from last year. Attached are the output from my usual workflow and the Foraxx version for comparison. I really like the Foraxx colours (and the stars look way better as well) - thanks Paulyman

[Ryderscope]

Very nice work and a great result. Congratulations on your new set up.

CS,
Rodney

[ronson]

Thank you Paul and Rodney.