An Hour With the Witch

[leon]

Hi Guys, after seen some great attempts at the witch head nebula I thought I might just have a go as well, :whistle:

Although it looked pretty clear it was obvious after downloading the files that there was some high haze at times, hence the haloed stars, unusual for the Tak. :shrug:

I was only able to score 7 images and it is obvious to me now that 8 minutes at 500 ISO is just not enough, will do longer subs next time.

However although fairly light on, I am reasonably pleased for as first go at this faint object.

It went like this, 7 images @ 8 minutes each through the Tak and modded 5D, on the G11 and auto guided, flats and ICNR on, processed in Image Plus and CS2.

Please be critical I could use a hand with this one, I will collect more data next time. ;)

Thanks for looking

Leon :thumbsup:

PS forgot to mention ended up with the same Satelite as Doug did the other night, right through the forehead :lol:

[renormalised]

Nice piccie, Leon. Needs more time on the subs, but a good attempt:)

Gotta a few galaxies in the background, there:)

[Matty P]

Nicely done Leon. Definitely needs more subs with longer exposure and maybe a higher ISO setting.

Looks good though. :thumbsup:

[leon]

Thanks Guys, yea I know I might just have to push it a bit harder, and longer, thanks for your comments though.

Leon

[Hagar]

Nice image Leon. The nebulosity has come up well for such short subs on this faint area. Longer subs and more of them will make this an outstanding image.

[Craig_L]

Lovely wide field and framing Leo. Tried this again the other night - seems really tough to get much of an image even at 1600 ISO and 10mins.

[dcalleja]

Leon
Nicely framed, great tracking and nice natural (not clipped) background. It must be a very faint one!

[leon]

Your right guys, it is faint alright, but I an very interested to get a good one of this subject, so many more longer subs are on the way, I hope,

Many thanks for your encouraging comments.

Leon

[atalas]

Good work Leon ! a very faint and difficult object.

[leon]

Thanks Louie, It is a clear one tonight so I will give it an other try, anything could happen. :whistle:

Leon :thumbsup:

[matt]

Nice crone there, Leon!!:lol:

Adjusting the levels a little will bring the neb detail out nicely and darken the background.

[leon]

Thanks Matt, might just try that, ;)

Leon :thumbsup:

[Jen]

:thumbsup: Nice pic Leon, i didnt even know this witch existed till last week :whistle: now she popping up all over the place keep em coming cheers :thumbsup:

[leon]

Ah Jen, many thanks :thumbsup: there are only a very few of these broom ladies in this Universe, :whistle: but she, the broom lady will never compare to you, :doh: are you sure that is your Avatar :whistle:

Leon :thumbsup:

Gees I could go to jail for talking like that on a public forum, :scared: and at my age. :rolleyes:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::P

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol: Why you cheeky devil Leon :poke::poke::D
(jen gets her broom out and chases Leon)
:evil2::evil2::evil2:
:evil::evil::evil:

[TrevorW]

Lovely lady gets a bit of stick !!!

[Jen]

:lol::lol: :evil2::evil2: