Two views of the Tarantula

[strongmanmike]

Here is a close up of the main Tarantula taken from my wide field image with slight reprocessing to reveal the core a little better:

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/96169491/original

Here are just the main components of nebulosity in the the brightest regions around the Tarantula:

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/96172542/original

All from the same original full frame image, 1140mm FL + 35mm chip = very versitile :thumbsup:

Mike

[iceman]

Amazing depth. I love the dark contrast region - like a window has been opened up revealing the starlight behind.

[Phil]

Wow stunning shot as iceman says amazing depth. Well done.
Phil

[Lester]

Well done Mike,

Stunning, eye catching even brilliant.

[Tamtarn]

Two stunning images Mike. The colour balance looks perfect. The detail of the core in the first image is brilliant :eyepop:

[edwardsdj]

Phenomenal images Mike.

I am in awe.

[Ric]

Fantasic images Mike.

The wispy elements of the nebulosity have been brought out wonderfully, this really sets it off giving it a lovely delicate feel.

A fine effort.

[marc4darkskies]

Sensational Mike! :thumbsup::thumbsup: The nebulosity is beautifully smooth and has somewhat of a 3D look. The colour and detail is gorgeous too. Miles better than my initial attempt (taken at the beginning of last year - http://www.pbase.com/gailmarc/image/78823082/original) - with my excuse being it was my first ever astro image :D.

My personal preference though would be to add in some Lum to see just a little bit more of the rich star field it's embedded in.

Cheers, Marcus

[renormalised]

Great images, Mike. Love the complexity in the neb'.

[tornado33]

Quite amazing, you can see how the nebula is lit up by the bright star cluster inside.
Scott

[leon]

Yep, that sure is a beauty Mike some awesome detail in both your images, well done indeed.

Leon

[Hagar]

Really great image. Sooooo much detail. Keep em comming.

[Matty P]

I have never seen the Tarantula Nebula with that much detail and depth before.

Absolutely amazing!

[winensky]

Love THe HII chain. Tried to image this a few months back and failed utterly. Must try again next year.

[Escortitis]

Holly HII Strongmanmike!

Great image mate, you could spend hours browsing on the details on this one. Great effort!

George.