A Sid on the Trant

[Bassnut]

Given the lack of imaging time lately, I thought id add a bit of "vibrancy" to an old washed out image I took in the good 'ol days of decent apature :(.

Its one of the few I actually got stars about right :P.

Here (https://4256458530705943474-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/fredsastro/home/NGC2070%20LRGB%20final%20B.jpg?atta chauth=ANoY7cp5RtmoRabg5k2fuByvQvZT a8I4yCfXbYMaYb4vHQz_ubImn-4iqeALvxA4XJf2da4tC3EXucuodxweKsO-zpTqoDPkGIVTvSRm9uu2k0WFHd5Nme_yPcD Tr5soJFmx9yzdju861dSuswAnzrmdotbHJ1 oB9ZQbYqFFOqd_17Z_TqmCU99VcYRld7sEl OzqmflJMazQbc7Y4nL7bBIvbtBHiYe87A%3 D%3D&attredirects=0), on the ol trusty G11 12' Meade ACF combo.

[mill]

Wow that tarantula has some nice depth in it, and yes the stars look right.
Love the swirling gas clouds :thumbsup:

[SkyViking]

Thats a stunning image Fred, very nicely done! I like the many different subtle hues in this capture, it is vibrant indeed :)

[ballaratdragons]

Only one thing I can Say, Fred . . .

:D

[Bassnut]

Thanks Martin, Rolf. I lost some deep neb in the Sid, but its a difficult one to avoid messiness generally, backing off sometimes on lum curves renders more asthetic effect.

[Bassnut]

Jeez Ken , you got me right there, WTF :eyepop:, ellaborate, please.

[mill]

Ken loves deep red stars, that is all :lol:

[DavidU]

Yep thats a very pleasing image Fred:thumbsup:

[strongmanmike]

Oh the Sid bug has bit :D

Yeh, that was a beauty Fred :thumbsup:. But and although I like'em, I can see why you hate stars, they do dominate in this image huh?

T'is a lovely colour

I noticed that star too Ken :P

Mike

[ballaratdragons]

:lol: Sorry about that Fred.

I absolutely love finding deep red stars and Carbon Stars :thumbsup:

Don't tell me I chose a hot pixel :help:

[ballaratdragons]

Another one :)

[Bassnut]

Thanks Guys. Nice of you not to point out the nasty processing artifacts :), I have to stop doing that.

Yes, the stars dominate, but I dont mind, nice change. And those red ones arnt hot pixels, as far as I can tell ;).

Interesting pointing them out, hadnt thought of them being carbon stars.

[Hagar]

Now that is busy Fred. Nice detail and star size. Colour may be a bit bright for me but the overall punch of the image is great.

[gregbradley]

Striking image Fred. I like how you've done it overall and I like the colour. Looks to me like it could take a bit more selective sharpening though??

Greg.