M17 with the new RC

[pmrid]

Well, we seem to have solved a couple of nagging issues and managed to get 6 x 5 min subs on M17 tonight. I need to get a better sense of how far to push processing and would welcome any thoughts on these 2 images. In the second, I have pushed the red up and also upped the saturation. Which do you think has more aesthetic appeal?

peter

[lesbehrens]

very nice. i like the first one. but the 2nd looks ok too.

[Alchemy]

first one for me, the blue background detracts from the image in the second.

clive

[Tamtarn]

Preference would be somewhere inbetween, but without the blue background.

[jjjnettie]

I like the first one best. You've captured some very delicate detail within the "swans" wings. Beautiful.

[renormalised]

Nice shot....like the first one better, as there's too much blue in the second, which detracts from the shot.

[pmrid]

Thanks for that feedback. I've reprocessed with all that in mind. See whether this is more suitable.
Peter

[renormalised]

Looks better but there's still a tad too much blue in the background. The neb looks nice though. You've managed to bring out some subtle details in the outer parts quite well.

[Gama]

Apart from the collimation issue (Top right), both look pretty good. Outstanding ability for a cheap scope.

Theo

[Octane]

Peter,

Well done. I prefer the first image, too.

Regards,
Humayun