[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Ah yes The Wolf. It seems so long ago now. It's a really interesting looking object. Good colours Jase, detail and sinisterness.

Thanks Paul! Yes I think you imaged it back in 2013 if I'm not mistaken. Without doubt a benchmark image. I actually like the colours you put together as they are more consumable than what I present. The vibrant Ha red is not to everyone's liking.

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Gee you're on a roll with these RCW objects Jase! This one's a stunner! The impression of a running wolf is very clear.

Cheers

Steve

Hey Steve, Thanks! I think overall I've only imaged around 12 RCW objects in total. I've got a long way to go if I'm going to try image the entire catalog! Some are just too obscure I suspect, or need far more focal length than what I have on hand at present. Pleased you liked it!

Originally Posted by Spookyer

Very nice Jase

I don't have that catalog in astroplanner to find it. Does anyone know how I would access the SL catalog?

Brett

Thanks Brett. TheSkyX also has the Sandqvist & Lindroos catalog if configured to display them. Not to be confused with the Shapley & Lindsay who catalogued clusters in the LMC!

Originally Posted by RickS

Great result, Jase. Very woofy!
You can always plate solve the image to get the coordinates, Brett. Upload to here: http://nova.astrometry.net/upload

Cheers,
Rick.

Cheers Rick! Thanks for checking it out. Astrometry.net is a very cool resource, especially for the even more obscure stuff.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

An excellent SL17 Jase, the Wolf is so gnarly This and Macus's version are the two best I have seen, great result.

Mike

Hey Mike, Thanks! Marcus' image is a great rendition. There are few out there. Pleased you liked it.

Originally Posted by Slawomir

Very sharp image and great colours Jason.

However, I cannot help it and when looking at the image, instead of a sinister beast, I see a smiling wolf with big fluffy ears...

Thanks Slawomir! A happy fluffy-eared wolf...sounds like a character from a kids cartoon. Perhaps I should photoshop some reflection neb pointy teeth. Thanks for checking it out.

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Indeed, one of the better renditions in the aether, putting it squarely on the top shelf.

Impressive.

Cheers Peter! Not sure about the top shelf. With fresh eyes, I think I could make some positive changes to the image. Its a never ending quest for improvements yet I'm going to resist on a repro as I've got other data to work on. Pleased you liked it!

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Not my favourite Jase. I think I am not a fan of HaRGB as it lacks the vibrance of a luminance layer. The Ha colour is also not my favourite although that's personal taste and the stars lack colour and are a bit too dominant. I imaged this area last year with the TEC180 and it took quite a bit of processing before I was happy with it. Basically its a very starry area and they can dominant to the general detraction of the image's focus.

The dark nebula areas stand out nicely though so the Wolf is clear.

Greg.

Hey Greg, You make a fair point on the starry field. SL17 is in a star rich area in the MilkyWay so I don't think there is a way of avoid this, nor would I want to incorrectly portray the area. Stars are there to embrace, not butcher. What I found interesting was your comment that you want to see luminance data, but you don't want to see so many stars. Luminance filtered data is only going to amplify the star field so its rather counter intuitive. I'm also not sure where you got the HaRGB from...this is a [Ha+R]GB, yes there is a difference. I think if I were to add a luminance to this image, I would use the red filtered data anyway as the stellar profile is tighter. No need to use a textbook clear filtered data as a luminance for neb work. Anyway, thanks for the good feedback. I may pick up some pointers from you with your RH images given you're going to face the same starry challenges. Just remember to embrace, not butcher.

Originally Posted by IanP

Love the Wolfie …
Although as Greg has said it’s a very “starry” area, the stars can be treated with the Photoshop Star-Visibility plug-in

Thanks Ian! I do have a star reduction tool for PS. I use it sparingly now and then. I find it can mess with the relationship between large and small stars which distorts the presentation. Something I wish to avoid. Thanks for checking it out.