Rosette Nebula

[CoolhandJo]

I posted the Rosette here a couple of weeks ago but wasn't happy with it. So I re-imaged the Rosette again, trying to see why the last image was hazy.

The seeing seemed better this time, but the temperature of the camera was 30.5 degC!

Anyway, I think this is better than the last go at it (I stretched it far less).

I am now thinking that the haze is noise and possibly mismatched darks (temp mismatch).

DSI III Pro 30L 30Ha 16R 16G 16B ED80 3.5min subs.

I am kind of hoping that the target is simply very faint and that the uncooled camera at 30 deg doesnt take too kindly to its images being stretched much (thats when the haze starts!)

Comments welcomed

[RobF]

It definitely does have a relatively low surface brightness compared to other commonly imaged faint fuzzies Paul. That's still a very decent rendering though, especially for such high temps! Its just such a beautiful object, you have to have a go....!

[CoolhandJo]

Thanks Rob. yes it is lovely, thats why I gave it another go! I think Iwill get one more chance at it next new moon. Will try it with a Canon 350d modded and see what comes out!

[toryglen-boy]

Dude, your images have really come on from your early entries.

despite any adversities, this is a lovely image

well done

:)

[CoolhandJo]

Cheers Duncan - much apprecited :D

[Tilt]

Nice image, the resolution and detail is excellent :)

A modded 350D does well on the Rosette, however I think you'll find a LRGB image from the DSI III will edge it out in the final result.

Michael

[multiweb]

Not too keen on the color. Maybe the Ha is overwhelming in the red but great details and excellent guiding. :thumbsup:

[CoolhandJo]

Thanks all.

Marc, yes not only the Ha but the Lum washed the red out a bit. I will have a play around with the saturation and get some red happening. Thanks very much for the feedback guys.

Clear skies!