[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by EzyStyles

beautiful shot jase. colours looks superb! never heard of this object before.

Thanks Eric. It's not a southern hemisphere target so not really well known down south. That's one of the joys of remote imaging - being able to hit targets that interest you regardless of where you live. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yes your best work has been with your own gear huh? Maybe remote imaging isn't the best way all the time? Still, this is a fine image IMO, the colours are lovely and the floating blue nebulosity of this region sets it apart from most other nebulae - nice one

I've never processed NABG data either, is it much harder?

Mike

Hi Mike. Fully agree. Some of my better work has been on my own gear. Though I do like what I've done with some wide field instruments in New Mexico - namely the Soul Nebula and a few others. Imaging on your own gear gives you much greater time, but this doesn't always equate to a great image. The real work begins in processing the image to bring out the data you wish to convey. Both have their merits. I do remote imaging because of the flexibility it offers. Different instruments deliver varying results (and provide challenging processing experiences).

IMO, NABG chips have their place, but best utilised on much longer focal lengths, slower f/ratios or when using narrowband filters. Wide field images with plenty of stars (like what I've presented) is a pain. NABG can certainly reduce the acquisition time. Simply, I have yet to grasp dealing with blooms while still maintaining good star colour and shape on wide field images. I've been working on it, but haven't nailed it. Layering short RGB subs (say 120sec) solely used for star management works, but I don't always do this. ABG chips make imaging a "no-brainer". Go as deep as you want (15, 20 or 30min subs) and let the chip bleed - too easy. If you're looking for a bit of a challenge, give it a go sometime. Thanks again for your comments.

Originally Posted by Garyh

Very nicely done Jase! Like Eric I have never seen a image of this region.
Lovely combo of neb in this image looks like its also a very faint target as well? Thanks for sharing this lovely image!
cheers Gary

Thanks Gary. The star AE Aurigae (center of frame) is an O-type main sequence dwarf that is around mag 6. IC405 is approx mag 10.

Originally Posted by iceman

Beautiful image, Jase. What a lovely object, the faint blues really stand out from the background red.

Very well processed.

Cheers Mike. Something a little out of the mainstream. I too enjoy the contrasting red nebulosity and blue dust band. Rather unique.

Originally Posted by Matty P

A very impressive image Jase. The colours are amazing.

Very well done.

Thanks Matty. Appreciate your kind words.

Originally Posted by Ric

First time I've seen this nebula Jase and what a beauty it is.

As mentioned it has a real 3D quality about it and the hues of the blue clouds are very spectacular.

A great image.

Cheers Ric. Indeed, it does take on a 3d perspective after further observation. Pleased you liked it.

Originally Posted by beren

Congrats very nice image Jase

Thanks for checking it out and making comment Beren.

Originally Posted by RB

Stunning !!!
It really does look 3D and I love the blue highlights within the foreground cloud formations, just awesome.

hmmmm, nice name for a cocktail too......

Cheers RB. Pleased you liked it. Seems like I spend way too many hours processing and not enough time acquiring data these days. My image posts are few and far between. Oh well... its the quality not the quantity.

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Thanks again all for your comments. Much appreciated.

Cheers