Final Sid on Thors

[Paul Haese]

Finally I am happy with this image.

I blended the Luminence data with the Ha data and the noise cleaned right up. Some minor noise control had to be done but nothing serious.

Now I can move on from this target onto another one. M83 is next on my list.

The data is now 22.1 hours worth and shows nice saturation and colour (well I think so). I promise this is the last time I do a reprocess.

Click Here (http://paulhaese.net/ThorsHelmetHaRGB.html)for image.

Comments welcome.

[Ken]

This has been a huge effort Paul but the end result was worth it, plenty of detail and little noise.
Clear skies Ken.

[leon]

Gee Paul, that is just beautiful, you have no idea how many times I have tried for that one, excellent work.

Leon

[strongmanmike]

Nothing wrong with having several goes at it in my opinion :whistle:..particularly given that you were able to improve it, nicely done, it's a fine image :thumbsup:

Mike

[Troy]

Good picture Paul, nice detail and it looks very smooth to me :D

[Mighty_oz]

Got to love your photo's :) All a joy to see.
Hey where abouts do u image from ? Just trying to get an idea as to the sky :)

[erick]

Mighty nice, Paul.

[sjastro]

Excellent image Paul.

Steven

[telemarker]

One word - Beautiful :clap:

[Paul Haese]

Mighty Oz, I image from Clayton South Australia. It is right near lake Alexandrina and the Murray runs right past the township.

Stars will need some reduction as Stuart has pointed out but that is it for this target.

Thanks for the comments, most appreciated.

[Octane]

Paul,

You should be very proud of this effort -- it is your best image to date.

Very pleasing to the eye. It almost resembles an eagle/bird in flight from left-to-right.

I've been looking at it for a good five minutes and I love it. Reminds me a lot of Jason Jennings magnificent take of this region, too.

Well done, Paul.

H

[Peter Ward]

Cool....

nah...Very cool. Gotta be happy with that :thumbsup:

[Bassnut]

WOW, exceptional, very cool.

[gregbradley]

Super image Paul. Well done.

Greg.

[troypiggo]

Fantastic. I'd have been happy with any one of the previous renditions, but each iteration has been a joy to look at.

[Garyh]

Excellent fina image Paul! One of the best Thor`s helments around for sure!
:thumbsup:l

[CoolhandJo]

Wonderful... Colours seem to be even more enhanced! Lovely..

[TrevorW]

Worth an image of the week for sure, this one now leave it alone :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[marc4darkskies]

That's a very beautiful image Paul! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Cheers, Marcus

[spacezebra]

Yes, I agree - you have to be happy with this image.

Cheers Petra d.

[mexhunter]

Hi Paul:
Of the best ones than I have seen. Excellent, congratulations.
Many greetings
cesar

[EddieT]

Very nice Paul.
It's notoriously difficult object to image well, and you have.

I love the detail in the central lobe and fine tendril structure.

Well done....

[jjjnettie]

That is just lovely Paul.
Yes, time to move on so we can enjoy your next offering.
Though if you feel like adding a few more hours to this image, I'm sure we'd love to see it.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks all for the comments and thoughts.

I am now looking forward to my next project which will I hope be nearly as much time but certainly far better to image.

[strongmanmike]

Man as much as I hate to say it...we need some serious apperture mate :rolleyes:...this need for mega multi night exposure to get a good rich smooth image is bluddy crappola :(

12" F3.8 = perfect (still affordable - well kind-a :shrug:) imaging scope... and preferably an APO too :D ie no diffraction spikes :thumbsup:

Mike

[Paul Haese]

I would settle for f6, that would give me some focal length to work with too. Every thing is a compromise.:(

[spearo]

simply inspirational.
congrats
frank

[TheDecepticon]

Hi Paul. Certainly has turned out very nice, for sure. The bubble looks very nice and clear. Great star colors, too!:eyepop:

[Paul Haese]

Thanks guys for the nice comments. Now what am I going to image now. Hmmmm.:question: