The Lambda Centauri Nebula (IC 2944) in Centaurus

[Octane]

All,

I think I'm really on a roll and just can't wait to get the new CCD into my grubby little hands.

This is the pick of the bunch, thus far, although, I'm quite enamoured with my M83, as well.

Read and view here (http://members.optusnet.com.au/mrozycka/Snake_Valley/Snake_Valley_20100314_IC2944.html).

Your comments, critique, etc., are most welcome and appreciated.

H

[DeanoNZL]

Like a kid waiting for X-mas :lol:
Nice shot H.

[TrevorW]

Been a busy little boy H don't worry your new toy isn't that far away

top shot by the way

[danielsun]

Wow H, I have been waiting for this one from you and that has turned out very nice indeed! :thumbsup:

I have to get cracking and process my Lambada from the same night.;)

Cheers Daniel.

[jjjnettie]

Looovely.

[troypiggo]

Stunning yet again. This is the Running Chicken? I can never see it and have no idea what part is supposed to look like a chicken.

Again, love the star colour control. Those bok globules are easy to see too.

Is it just me, or are you having a bit of a star roundness issue in the corners?

[Lester]

Very nice image Humayun. I always enjoy your work.

All the best.

[multiweb]

Gorgeous shot beautifully processed. You're on a roll mate. :thumbsup:

[browndog]

Another top image.
Great capture and processing.
Keep 'em coming.

[RobF]

I love the care that you put into processing Humayun. The star (and neb) colours are just breathtaking. I'm glad you're back in the astrophotography saddle and enjoying yourself too. :thumbsup:

[TheDecepticon]

It certainly is a great image, very well processed and presented. Good stuff!:thumbsup:

[richardo]

Beautiful work Humayan!!
Lovely processing.

Enjoyed your last lot of images... these being the swan song for this setup.

Bring on the new camera and what you'll be doing with it!

Man, don't you hate waiting!!

Seriously, a lovely wind up here H.

All the best
Rich

[Octane]

Adrian,

Haha, you bet! Just over a week left, now.

Thanks!



Trevor,

I certainly made the most of the clear skies available to us at Snake Valley. I was desperate for a fix and I got it.

Cheers.



Daniel,

Thanks! Now, chop, chop! Where's yours?



Jeanette,

Thank you.



Troy,

Don't look at me, man -- I've no idea where it is, either! Mike Sidonio explained it one of his posts, and, I'm pretty sure Martin Pugh's shows it quite well.

Yes, you are correct, I have some issues in the corners. I have no idea what type of field flattener to get -- it's going to show up even worse on the new CCD.



H

[Octane]

Lester,

Thank you -- I appreciate the support.



Marc,

Cheers!



Ian,

Thanking you.



Rob,

Thank you for the kind comment. Stars are something that I've recently started paying more attention to in processing. In the past, I was a bit careless.



Gray,

Thanks!



H

[Octane]

Rich,

Thanks, so much!

I think I will miss DSLR imaging. It is a right royal pain in the you-know-what. The final straw was imaging during summer time and having to put up with horrendous amounts of noise.

I have to say, as a swan song to this set up, I'm really happy with these results.



Thanks again, everyone. It was a pleasure working on these and sharing them with you.

H

[sjastro]

Excellent image Humayun.

Steven

[atalas]

Wonderful work H! really good to see you hitting It hard again and not wasting you god given talent dude!

[Jen]

:eyepop: wow H another stunning Snake Valley pic :thumbsup::thumbsup: very nice :)
I cant wait to see what you can do when the new toy arrives :question:

[Bassnut]

Gaud, just amazing. Ditch the CCD order, you cant top that.

[Ric]

Fantastic image H.

I with you I've never been able to spot the chicken.

Cheers

[alexch]

Stunning detail and colour! Thanks for showing it Humayun.

[strongmanmike]

Another superb DSLR image Humi :thumbsup:

Mike

[Octane]

Steven,

Thank you, heaps!



Louie,

I really appreciate the sentiment. Thank you. Must catch up one day, soon? :)



Jen,

Thanks, little lady!



Fred,

lol, I reckon I can do better, yet! I've seen images of this taken with FSQ-85s and it looks amazing, pin sharp stars everywhere. But, then again, I can't really compare a sub-$1,000 scope to a Takahashi. All in good time.



Ric,

Cheers, mate. Mike did a rough sketch on someone's hydrogen alpha chook the other day. It makes sense when I look at it!



H

[Octane]

Alex,

Cheers! Been checking out your Milky Way timelapses again of late. They're just totally uber!



Mike,

Glad you enjoyed it!



Thanks, all!

H

[Paul Haese]

As good as this image is, you will be amazed at the detail you can get with a Ha and Clear luminence filter. This image is a fine DSLR image but you are about to be blown away with what you can get with CCD. Well I am at least.

Nice work H.

[gregbradley]

Super shot Humi. You consistently put out some of the best DSLR images you'll see anywhere.

That STL11 will be a nice new challenge for you to take your images to the next level. You have reached a pinnacle with your DSLR imaging.

Greg.

[renormalised]

Great piccie H :)

I like my chook well done:P:D:D

[Octane]

Paul,

Cheers! Yep, I know there's still a long way to go. I'm quite happy with how that's turned out. But, I saw this image taken by someone in Namibia not so long ago, with an FSQ-85 and an ST-8300 (I think it was) and it looked incredible. The extra resolving power of the FSQ really shined. I know I can't really compare my sub-$1K scope to the precision engineering of a Takahashi, but, still, the image took my breath away and I'd love to try and emulate that! Bring on winter time!



Greg,

Thank you, sir -- I really appreciate the kind words. Most appreciated.



Carl,

Thanks!



Thanks again, all.

H

[telecasterguru]

H,

Can't wait to see the images from the new camera. I still think the ED127 is one of the best bang for buck scopes going and once again you have shown it.


Frank