M8 longest total exposure with the 40D

[Tamtarn]

M8 Lagoon nebula taken 12th May

Canon 40D unmodded
Celestron C9.25 . 1490 fl

A total exposure time of 3hrs 42mins

A combination of 8min 10min & 12min exposures . ISO800

Higher res here http://www.pbase.com/rangeviewobservatory/image/114103220/original


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[h0ughy]

wow that very impressive

[Hagar]

Now that is nice Guys. When are you coming back up this way. I need some lessons. I love the translucent appearance of the nebula and the edge detail is striking.

I still want to know why your images load up in that nice display box.

This is one to hang on the wall.

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Houghy

[duncan]

Hi BARB & DAVID,
Who needs the Hi-Res Shot? Damn fine photo is that one.
Thanks for posting. Now the others can play catch-up!LOL
Cheers,
Duncan:thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

That is magnificent!
What a team!!

[Astrobserver99]

Beautiful colors and detail!

Cheers

[Dennis]

Wow – that is a wonderful image of M8! The folds and curtains of nebulosity contribute to an amazing 3D effect when I view this on my monitor.

You’ve done a terrific job in capturing and processing this so very well – top stuff!

Cheers

Dennis

[multiweb]

As other said before it's a superb picture. Loads of details and real nice colors. :thumbsup:

[Alchemy]

the curtain edges have a real glowing luminosity about them, as others have said , it gives a 3d effect. good to see someone using lots of hours data to get the detail in an object, nice processing barb

and well done to dave for having to go out in the freezing cold for hours to collect the data.... the unsung hero...... ( i can hear barb saying i need more data :cold:) :lol:

[Lester]

Beautiful image.

Good on ya Barb and David.

[astroron]

I would say that your image is one of the best of M8 by amateure astronomers I have ever seen:)
A very lovely image, great team work:thumbsup:

[RobF]

Wow! Truely stunning data and presentation.
Just reward for so much hard work outdoors and in. Definitely one to frame up for the wall I hope?!

[iceman]

Fantastic work right there, brilliant image.

[Tamtarn]

We were pleased with the data captured Doug and the many hours spent taking time in processing seemed to have paid off.

Still no idea why our images load differently :shrug:



Thanks for the comments Duncan appreciate it :thumbsup:



Thanks Jeanette glad you liked it



Thanks for looking Rob



Appreciate your comments Dennis.

David spent the time capturing the data and I really enjoyed processing this one



Have you been eavesdropping Clive :lol: the unsung hero spent a very cold night checking on how his data was going while I kept nice and warm inside :) I really like my part in this team effort :D



Thanks mate :thumbsup:



We very much appreciate your kind words Ron. We both enjoyed our part in producing this image.

[Matty P]

Stunning image Barb and David. Very nice indeed. I love the contrast between the edges and the centre of the nebula.

Just beautiful. :thumbsup:

[RB]

Lovely shot guys !
Rich colours, beautiful.
BTW did you order your EL panel for flats ?

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Marc



We might just have to get a print done Rob



Appreciate your comments Mike

[Paul Haese]

Now that is sweet. Not often do I see images that I cannot find any fault with (including my own) but that is really nice. I love the way you have kept the image from blowing out in the core, the stars are superb, the sky is about the right shade, the detail is sharp and clear. Probably one of the best 9.25 image I have seen of this object. My recommendation is to send it to Celestron, I am sure they would like to put it on their brochures.

Stunning image and beautifully processed.

[Tamtarn]

Glad you like it Matt



Thanks for the comments Andrew.
Unfortunately the EL panel has taken a back step due to more important items but we will definitely be getting one eventually :thumbsup:

[Tamtarn]

Paul your praise is very much appreciated

Not sure how to go about sending a copy to Celestron though

By the way your comment on our previous thread regarding lining the obs. You'll be pleased to know that David will complete lining it tomorrow :lol:

Sure will help those all nighters when everything gets so damp.

[Paul Haese]

Good stuff Barb, I am sure that everything will now be ncie and dry.

As far as contacting Celestron. You could try their publicity side via their contact on their website, on the following link. http://www.celestron.com/c3/page.php?PageID=26

Once again a lovely image.

[dannat]

terrific result, colour is great - did you use a focal reducer on the c9.25

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Paul :thumbsup:



Yes we do use a 6.3 FR Daniel this gives us a focal length of 1485mm

[prokyon]

Wow, so many details and no noise! Great work!!!

cheers

werner

[peeb61]

Wow...stunning!
Beautiful work, another one for DSLR's!

Paul

[Tamtarn]

Appreciate the comments Werner



We're extremely happy with our DSLR Paul :thumbsup:

[Craig_L]

Absolutely fantastic shot David and Barb as everyone has commented. The core so nicely controlled, with lovely detail and subtle colours - and all from the unmodded 40D!

[Tamtarn]

Glad you liked it Craig

Thanks to everyone who has made comments on the image we have been overwhelmed with the response

D&B

[g__day]

Stunning work - impressive combining of shots - love to know how you processed it

[Ric]

A lovely image guy's, you've captured some great depth and detail in this one and the colours are very natural looking.

Top stuff.

[Tamtarn]

The processing takes hours to do Matthew. Most of the processing tips have come from IIS members which I picked up browsing other threads and some Photoshop tutorials I found on the net.



Thanks for your comments Ric

[jase]

Nearly missed this one. Good job Barb and David. A spectacular image indeed. The outer reaches of nebulosity appear to be a difficult target from the humble DSLR, typically requiring good data and heavy stretching. Well done.

[2020BC]

A beautiful image, indeed!:thumbsup:

[Tamtarn]

Pleased you caught it Jase. Thanks for your comments



Appreciate the comments Bill

[seanliddelow]

I have added it as my desktop background.

Great Picture:thumbsup:

[strongmanmike]

I agree with Paul H :thumbsup:

I envy your abilty to work as a team.

Mike

[bloodhound31]

Absolutely gossamer! Beauty guys.

Baz.

[Tamtarn]

Glad you liked it enough to display it on your desktop Sean



We seem to have a good system going Mike and I'm the one that doesn't have to be out in the cold :D

Although David is in the process of connecting our obs computer to a monitor inside the house so he can work from inside

Barb



Pleased you liked it Baz

[danielsun]

Beautiful image guys, very nice indeed. :thumbsup:


Cheers Daniel.;)

[Les Tilly]

Very nice Guys its just starting to pop over the shed in my backgarden so will be imaging this soon I hope with my modified 40D

Les

[Tamtarn]

Thanks for the comments Daniel



Thanks Les we look forward to seeing your M8 with the modded

[Astrobserver99]

Beautiful Image David and Barb. May I ask what type of focal reducer you are using? I do not see much indication of vignetting.

Cheers,

[Tamtarn]

Thanks for the comments Rob

We use a Meade 6.3 focal reducer

We had very little vignetting on this particular image as M8 almost filled the whole frame.