Sorry another M42 Sidonio

[Hagar]

This was some old data dating back to when I first purchased the FSQ106. The image was captured with QHY8Pro one shot colour and is a compile of 8 X 10 minute images and a couple of 1 minute exposures for the core.

Gotta do something Cabin fever is setting in. I am even enjoying going to work so something has to give.

[Lester]

I like it Doug, thanks for the view. You don't have to apologise. Each repro brings out more detail, and yours is an image to be proud of.

All the best.

[Yoddha]

Great image! A perfect processing!

[TrevorW]

Dougie nice but I notice some green

[TheDecepticon]

Not bad, Doug! Lots of dust!!:D

[Craig_L]

Hi Doug,
Fantastic detail, core, dust etc. My only comment is the colour balance. Does it need more blue and less red, or just less saturation. But fabulous image. Craig

[strongmanmike]

Arrrgggg what have I done, what have I created? :einstein::driving::scared:

:lol: :thumbsup:

Excellent M42 repro Big D, I think I remember the original larger FOV..? didn't I have a play with it :question:. It needs to be viewed larger though Doug, this is almost a thumbnail :shrug:

Is it this one: http://www.darkskyau.com/cm/displayimage.php?pid=226&fullsize=1 which was cropped from this one: http://www.darkskyau.com/cm/displayimage.php?pid=222&fullsize=1

Yeh I'd agree with Craig too, just add a touch of blue.

Very pleasing image though.

Mike

[Hagar]

A slightly colour corrected version.

[h0ughy]

nice deep Sidonio

[RobF]

Holy mega cow. The M42s people are producing this year are out of sight. Just a couple of years ago people would have killed to get an image as wonderful as this. Great goin' Doug.

[multiweb]

Super shot Doug. :thumbsup: There's a lot more data in there and it would support a more stretching on the outskirt. Superb colors.Sid of a sid. Hope you don't mind. :scared3:

[niko]

extraordinary Doug

well done indeed

:eyepop:

[Hagar]

Thanks Lester, I always feel I am doing something wrong posting an upgrade on data or processing when I have already posted the image once.



Thanks Ivo.



Thanks Trevor, I sometimes think I am going colour blind but at least this time I can blame the filtered light through clouds for not seeing the green in the original.



Thanks Graham, yes it's a dusty area. I must try a big Mosaic of this area or at least an image at f3.8 with the FSQ and reducer.

[Hagar]

Thanks Graig and Mike, I tend to agree with you and often wonder why the final JPG is somewhat different to the TIFF file. I use CS4 to do my reduction in size and compress and have noticed this process changes the output file's colour a little.

[Hagar]

Thanks David.



Your statement is an understatement and a half. In the days of film an image like this would have made the 7.00pm headlines and got me a round the world trip. I remember M42 being just a bit of a wing with a few swirls and nothing more.
Thanks Rob.



Thanks Mark, feel free to play to your hearts content. I usually have a play with images posted just for practice and interest sake to see if I can improve it somewhat. By the way a nice improve on the overall colour balance.



Thanks Nick, This is an oldy but a goody to play with.

[desler]

Repro's or sid's or what ever else you want to call them amaze me. The detail and texture within the Nebula is just fantastic, I love it.


Darren

[Paul Haese]

Some good data there but before you know it you will be gathering more data. I like the overall look to the image and the field of view is great. I don't get this with the TSA but may have to invest in a reducer. These M42's are inspiring me to have another crack at it this year. Although it might be harder when it is so far down the list.

Lovely images and renditions Doug.

[richardo]

Nice job here Doug,
I like the vibrant colours you've brought to the table...

Nothing like a repro to dwindle away those hours on rainy days..
Keeps a man from climbing walls and drinking too much;)

Top Sid!!:thumbsup:

Rich

[Hagar]

Thanks Darren.



Thanks Paul, I need some serious help from the weather Gods to get any new data for this or any other image at the moment, The prospects before Christmas look pretty bleak on the imaging front but there is always next year.



Thanks Rich, Sometimes I wonder about the depth of colour but then think if it is pleasing to my fading eyes then that will have to do. I suppose the colour is a subjective thing that can only be guessed at best. Nebulous areas on Star Trek are nice and bright so that will do me.

[gregbradley]

I think that's a wrap Dougie. The only way you going to improve this one now is more data.

Very nice.

Greg.

[atalas]

Nice shot Doug!

[Hagar]

Thanks Greg I tend to agree with you and more data could well be some time off with a work trip to Sydney this week, the usual Christmas rush and the weather the way it is and has been. Not looking good at the moment.



Thanks Louie.

[TheAstroGuy]

Doug,

That is a lovely rendition, i really like the colours in this, original and definately a great scope, love 106 tak quality, just perfect!!

Regards

Shane

[Hagar]

Thanks Shane, The FSQ is definitely a keeper of a scope. It never ceases to amaze me what it can achieve but focus and focus shift are a real bugger.

[Alchemy]

With the poor weather I have not been paying much attention, ....spotted this one though...... Nice work.