Tarantula in Halpha

[strongmanmike]

Ok, my Big Pal Al wanted to see another version...well, frankly, I didn't like any other combination really, over the full colour version (https://pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/174157879/original) crop, I have already posted :shrug:

However, I did like this H-alpha only version (https://pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/174198399/original) and thought meah, Alan and some others, might like to see it :shrug:...it's such a grand bit of star dust :)

Mike

[alpal]

Hi Mike,
that's great.
There is something very appealing about Ha images.
I think everyone should post a link for their Ha versions if they have any - especially for nebulas.

cheers
Allan

[strongmanmike]

Yes agree, often quite true and nostalgic even, especially for those of us who cut our astrophotgraphy teeth, in B&W film (https://pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/in_the_begining).... :)

Mike

[alpal]

Hi Mike,
Yes - the black and white images are very nice.
They are more real as that is probably how our eyes would actually see
the image if we were Captain Kirk looking out the window.
We can't see dim colours but then again we'd have a difficult time seeing dim Ha.

Even in movies -
I saw the movie Casablanca about 5 years ago and it wasn't for
about 20 minutes in that I realised -
ohh this is black and white -
the movie was so good that I didn't realise straight away.

cheers
Allan

[Startrek]

Mike,
Now you’ve started something with the Spider

That’s ok as it’s been cloudy for weeks and weeks on end and this area of our night sky has so much to offer both imaging and observing.

I’m a big fan of Ha only or B&W or Mono or Synthetic Luminance or whatever you want to label it. It’s pleasing to the eye especially when you have complex structures and groups of clusters like the Tarantula.
Nice !!

Cheers
Martin ( Andy W )

[Ryderscope]

Thanks for sharing this Ha version Mike. I’ve just had an enjoyable trip through your film archive as well, ‘twas much fun. I have a stash of Astro film negatives lurking in a corner of the garage that I must pull out and examine one day me thinks :)

[markas]

Thanks for this, Mike. I like Ha B&W images of nebulae, and this one is a beauty:stargaze:
Mark

[h0ughy]

Isn't that a screen shot of cyclone Jasper? Looks a tad green to me ;)

Amazed you got anything at all over the past few days.

[strongmanmike]

Thanks so much guys :)

We lost our son Ben yesterday, we are devastated, gutted and a little lost right now

The universe will go on regardless, dishing up imaging delights, despite any seemingly unbearable pain...:sadeyes:

Mike

[RB]

Oh Mike.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

:sad:

Andrew

[h0ughy]

So sorry to hear that Mike, my condolences to you and Angie

[multiweb]

So sorry to hear this Mike. Our thoughts are with you and family. My condoléances.

[strongmanmike]

Thanks so much guys, IIS has been the source of much joy for me over the years, and feels like a part of me. I've loved this community and sharing our work and exploits with each other. Losing a child is truly tragic but it's the little things, like IIS, that can often be that out let, that comfort, to dull the pain just a tad, so thanks everyone :) Like others who have endured tragedy, it is just our turn, we will get through it and I'd like to think IIS will be a bit cathartic along this journey. :thumbsup:

Mike

[Startrek]

Mike,
So sorry to hear your loss
Our thoughts go out to you and your family

Martin

[markas]

I am so sorry for your loss.
Mark

[gregbradley]

That's horrible Mike.

Deepest condolences to you and Angie.

Greg.

[Ryderscope]

That is very tough Mike.
Take care and think big hugs to you and Angie.

[JA]

I'm so sorry to hear of this Mike. You have my deepest sympathies.

JA

[EpickCrom]

So sorry to hear about this Mike, sending you my deepest sympathies and prayers.

[croweater]

Sorry for your loss Mike. When I read that sad news I instantly thought of a film you posted years ago of you competing in the strongman competition with your children to be heard screaming encouragement in the background. I got a real kick out of that. Small consolation right now but you will always have fantastic memories like that.
Best wishes, Richard.

[ronson]

Sorry to hear about your loss Mike! A loss no parent should experience. Hope you and the family are going through this hard time together and supporting each other.

[alpal]

dear Mike,
so sorry to hear of your loss -
I don't know what to say.


regards
Allan

[strongmanmike]

Thanks so much for the kind responses guys, I know it's not really the forum for such things but since 90%+ or so of my time since joining IIS in 2006, has been to the Deep Sky imaging section of the forum, it seems to be a place close to my heart at such a time and , well...I dunno and perhaps strangely, it just felt right :shrug: :love2:

Mods please forgive me, I pray it will not happen again :)

Mike

[RB]

Mike it’s fine to have your thread here.
If you feel you’d like to start a second one in General Chat please feel free to do so too.
I’ll leave it up to you.

RB

[Addos]

Thats bloody awful Mike, my deepest sympathies.

[alan meehan]

So sorry to hear to lose a son and a mate my condolances to you both

ALAN

[Drac0]

Damn, terrible to hear Mike. My thoughts are with you & your family.

Mark.

[Nikolas]

I just caught up with this thread, Mike I’m so sorry for your loss words fail me. You and your will be in my thoughts

[SimmoW]

Damn, just saw this Mike, sorry to hear of your loss. We only have the 1 son, couldn't imagine the hurt if we lost him, but I'm aware enough of the world to know it happened far too often. Yes at least you have your buddies and Astro distractions, but we understand if you're not as present here for awhile.

[Dave882]

Mike - I’ve been away for a couple weeks and my heart just sunk when I saw this post. There aren’t really any words to do justice to what you’re feeling right now except to say our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. :sadeyes:

[LonelySpoon]

Mike,

I only just saw the news. I'm unable to put into words my sadness for you both. A terrible thing.

I don't know what I could do to help, but if there is anything, let me know.

Neville

[AlexN]

Sincerest and deepest condolences my friend...

I honestly don't have the words, and couldn't possibly imagine what you're going through.

I am certain you have plenty of people around you and your family for support etc - but if you need anything, to chat or just someone to listen... Feel free to reach out mate, any time, day or night...

[strongmanmike]

Thanks so much for all the kind thoughts being shared here, my astro comrade's :love: :cheers:

I will get another image as soon as practical and dedicate it to Ben :)

Mike