Corona Australis from Ten Chain Hill

[RickS]

It was a cloudy, windy new moon night at Peter's place, but some data was collected during the clear moments between 12:30am and 4:30am. Quality of the subs is a bit iffy, but I'm happy to take whatever I can get at present.

About 3 hours of Luminance and 25 minutes each of R, G and B with Tak FSQ-106ED scope, AP900 mount and STL11K camera. I'm not 100% happy with the processing but I'll throw it out there, as is my wont, and take on board any constructive criticism.

Larger versions here: http://rickstevenson.smugmug.com/Astro-Photography/2012-07/24276295_KctMFz

Thanks,
Rick.

[ozstronomer]

Considering the conditions, that look great :thumbsup:

Nice colour in the stars and there is plenty of dust. I'd be happy with that one.

[alpal]

I think that's a good effort & you should be happy with it.

[RickS]

Thanks, Geoff and Alpal!

[allan gould]

Rick
I think thats my favourite nebula and you have done it proud. So much in a single frame. If there was a background galaxy it would have it all.
Allan

[strongmanmike]

That's a beauty Rick, handled very well and yes it is a favourite area with many people...A good one for a really dark sky with a big fast Newt for sure...:question:...I'll give you a race :thumbsup:

Mike

[Peter.M]

Very nice image, there is a face on spiral just up from the brightest part of the nebula

[marco]

Very nice Rick, I would perhaps try to push the luminance even further but it is a very nice rendition already this way. Pinpoint stars there, very sharp :)
Clear skies
Marco

[RickS]

Thanks, Allan. It's a busy region! As Peter pointed out there is a tiny galaxy there but only a smudge.



Thanks, Mike. You have a bit of a head start in the fast Newt stakes but I'll see if I can catch up a bit ;)



Thanks, Peter.



I'll give it a go, thanks Marco. I have your Chamaeleon I now as an example of what can be done with lots of great data!

Cheers,
Rick.

[gregbradley]

Very nice Rick.

More exposure should bring up the dust even more.

Greg.

[atalas]

Very nice Rick!well done.

[Paul Haese]

Looks good Rick. I really like the wide field version on your webpage.

[Martin Pugh]

A fine effort indeed Rick.

cheers
Martin

[peter_4059]

Nicely done Rick. So much to take in in that section of sky. Do you bin the RGB or go 1x1?

[RickS]

Thanks, Greg. I'd hoped to get a few more hours of data on the night but it was not to be. I'm certainly going to try to add some more at the next opportunity.



Thanks, Louie!



Thanks, Paul. I've done a quick repro tonight and added a new version of the wide field that I think I like better. I stretched things a bit more as Marco suggested and I did some enhancement of the darker dust areas.



Thanks very much, Martin.



Thanks, Peter. I never got into the habit of binning my RGB because my previous camera didn't cope with it very well. It's all 1x1.

Cheers,
Rick.

[Leonardo70]

Very Nice ... great shot !!

Leo

[Ross G]

A great photo Rick.

You have captured the dust and colours well.

Nice composition too.

Ross.

[RickS]

Thanks, Leo & Ross!

[jjjnettie]

:) Nice one.

[RickS]

Thanks, JJJ! I guess you're back after moving house? Hope it went smoothly...

[jjjnettie]

meh....no hot water for the last 2 days (first shower this arvo was heavenly) , no home phone and no broadband(am using the iPhone) and no gas to cook with . Haven't been able to do much unpacking as I had to go back and wash ceilings and windows and pull weeds at the last house. :( grrrrr
And where the hell is my cutlery and cooking utensils?????

:rofl: hee hee you asked.

[RobF]

Fantastic shot rick. Love it!
You have a wonderful rig there and used to great effect.

[RickS]

Thanks, Rob.

[RickC]

Hi Rick'

this is one of my favourite areas and you have done an excelent job
I like the way you have processed this, more data will bring out the dust even more

thanks
Richard

[naskies]

Very nice, Rick! It looks very colourful too.

[RickS]

Thanks, Rick & Dave!

[alexandre]

Hello Rick
Magnificent image, a beautiful success!!!!

@lex