[Paul Haese]

Originally Posted by RickS

Paul,

Very nice! The addition of the RGB made a big improvement.

I should collect some decent RGB data and do a repro on mine some time.

Cheers,
Rick.

Thanks Rick, I think I could probably do with some more OIII on this object given your image had many hours more than mine. So like you I suspect that I am not yet finished with this object. Maybe some more OIII next year.

Originally Posted by Slawomir

I was just looking at Rick's version of this nebula. I like how Paul beautifully captured the central part, but in Rick's interpretation the surrounding "shockwaves" are standing out more. Both images are outstanding.

Thanks Slawomir, I agree Rick's image shows the shockwaves really well and that is no doubt due to the collection of data. As to my version of the central part; no doubt that is due to the seeing on the nights I captured the Ha data. I was quite careful about the processing too. It would be so easy to over cook the detail.

Originally Posted by tilbrook@rbe.ne

Stunning work Paul!

First time I've seen the cone shaped structure in the middle of the nebula.
If I get the chance I want to try at ISO 6400 to see if I can get the outer shell.
Worth a shot.

Cheers,

Justin.

Thanks Justin, this is a tough customer for DSLR imaging. It is barely ok for CCD in my opinion. However, anything is worth a try. Might I suggest you go as long as you can mate. BTW I hope all is well with the Mrs now. Is she feeling better?

Originally Posted by Fabiomax

wow! The detail and deep si amazing! I see 34 hours of total exposure!
Great image,
Fabiomax

Thanks Fabio. It is reasonably deep but not as deep as a few other examples out there. Thanks for your comment.