NGC6302 Bug Nebula in NB

[Bassnut]

Hi Guys

Another little one, a work in progress, I hope to get more data on this, this poke is relatively light on exposure time.

HA:SII:Ha:OIII mapped as LRGB. Ha (3 nm) 150mins 10 min subs bin 1, OIII and SII 35 mins 5 min subs bin2.

PS processing changes a little on these small bright objects, getting them sharp is harder, but its easier to isolate them for curving.

Guiding is also harder, time for an AO8 :D.

As was pointed out, your as good as your last image, I hope to crawl back some credibility after the last couple :P.

[strongmanmike]

Excellent Fred, very pleasing colours :thumbsup:

Wonder what that squashed gnat would look like in the middle of my 1.8deg X 1.2deg field :whistle:

Mike

[Bassnut]

Well thanks Mike. Im really looking forward to your NB efforts BTW , am very interested to see some NB MF SH wonders, the way only Mike could. :thumbsup:.

[strongmanmike]

Yeh I'm just looking forward to getting out and merely standing next to my babies and talking nicely to them, they haven't had much attention lately :sadeyes: :screwy:

Looking at the weather predictions over the next week there ain't too much clear sky expected around here :mad2:

Mike

[TrevorW]

Interesting object like the wide field and well done for such a dim small object

[CoolhandJo]

Fred, interesting and colourful! How far away is this object I Wonder? BTW if you are only as good as your last image then one day I am below average, the other day even worse - and on and on it goes! When will this rollercoaster end!

[peter_4059]

Fred,

You've captured some excellent detail in that image.

Peter

[gregbradley]

Great shot Fred. I like the detail in that neb which is pretty small.

I am down at my dark site but for 2 nights the weather is no good and looking worse for the rest of Easter. That's how this game goes sometimes.

There's always the radio controlled planes!

Greg.

[atalas]

Top work Fred! quite incredble detail in the Bug.

[Deeno]

well...
Knock me over and call me Shirley.

Spied this target through the 10"er a few times and this is not how I imagined how it actualy looked.

Spectacular!

Thanks Fred

[Omaroo]

One of my favourite objects Fred - thanks for sharing! :)

[multiweb]

Yeah, very nice. Lovely colors and plenty of details. I've seen a couple of shot of this but this is definitely up there. Top work indeed. :thumbsup:

[telecasterguru]

Now that's what I call a bug.

[Octane]

Fred,

Mate, that is stunning -- it really pops out. 5 Internets to you, sir.

Regards,
Humayun

[Jen]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:Now thats a pic you dont see often :) very nice Fred cheers :thumbsup:

[Tamtarn]

A top notch image of the Bug Fred. Lots of detail and NB colour gives it punch :thumbsup:

D&B

[Lester]

Outstanding image Fred.

[Garyh]

Lovely detail Fred! More data as you mention to smooth it out
:thumbsup:

[Bassnut]

Trevor, Dr paul, Peter, Greg, Louie, Deeno, Chris, Marc, Frank, Humayun, Jen, D&B, Lester and Gary. Whew, so many nice comments, thanks Guys, much appreciated

[Starkler]

Lots of detail. I like it :thumbsup:

[jase]

Good work Fred, certainly regaining some credibility. Its good to see the Hubble palette on a rarely imaged object to reveal its inner detail. Quite exquisite indeed. Keep them coming.

[spearo]

Fred !
Mate!
Awesome detail in there!!!
stars a bit too purple for my liking but , mate, what a shot!!!

i tip me hat to you:2thumbs:
frank

[Bassnut]

Thanks Jase and Frank

Yes its a bit purple in hindsight Frank, ill get some more data and fix that too (and the background noise).

Dont know why its rarely imaged Jase, its a puzzle. Small yes, but fairly bright (well, its even OK with NB).

[Alchemy]

well im impressed :thumbsup: