[PRejto (Peter)]

Originally Posted by batema

I think it looks beautiful.

Thanks Mark, I appreciate the comment! Are you still getting yourself a TEC140?

Originally Posted by gregbradley

You've done a great job there. It seems you have handled the blue halo issue very well.

Nice one.

Greg.

Thanks Greg! Every time I use the TEC180 I'm just amazed at the amount of detail I get in the luminance with the KAF8300 CCD. I sure am impressed with this scope! The blue halo issue wasn't such a big deal in this image. On the other hand it was a really big deal imaging the "Cosmic Gecko" NGC6520. I'm not totally sure why just yet.

Originally Posted by alpal

Hi Peter,
I think it looks great - I don't mind a bit of noise in images -
it makes it look more natural rather than overly smooth & fake.
Well done.

cheers
Allan

Since this lousy weather has set in - even though I've "resolved" to do longer total integration - that you "don't mind" a bit of noise is also a bit of relief!! Someday I do hope to present a naturally smooth image!

Originally Posted by astronobob

Grouse one Peter

Originally Posted by redbeard

Very Nice!

Thanks for sharing.

Damien

Thanks Damien!

Originally Posted by RickS

A nice result, Peter.

Thank you Rick. I may have pushed the blue a bit too far. I have two versions..one a bit more muted. Maybe it's all the Christmas lights around!

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Well done Peter. The colours look good. Like you said a quick image but only a small amount of errant noise in the darker areas in the full res. I really like the level of detail present with the delicate wisps of gas in the reflection areas being prominent.

Many thanks Paul. Your comment means a lot! Someday I hope to move my gear to a worthy location. Until then I'm afraid I will never defeat the noise.

Originally Posted by beren

Very nice....great gear as well

Yes, it sure is nice gear. It's been an uphill battle for a few years trying to feel worthy of it. Someday I hope I get there!