[Garyh]

Originally Posted by mithrandir

See this thread and Larry's page.

Thanks Andrew! What great freeware! I`ll give it a go.
cheers

Originally Posted by Octane

Beautiful image, Gary. I love the softness of your stars. You've always been able to produce a glowing sheen in your images (I've commented on this before) and it's something I've really come to appreciate as I prefer softer details myself over harsh sharp features.

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Thanks again Humayun I must agree with you there, I like to do some deconvolution/sharpening but not to the extent that the stars end up harsh which I used to do years ago. I prefer to leave the stars a little soft. A little softer in this one than I wanted but happy with the result!
cheers

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

Yep, you've nailed that one Gary - verrry nicely done!!

Cheers, Marcus

G`day Marcus Glad you enjoyed it like I enjoyed your version

Originally Posted by philiphart

that is a very impressive result.. even better than i would have anticipated with a DSLR. they're not dead yet!!

Hi Phil, Thanks mate The 40D still performs quiet well doesn`t it ex when it`s cooled.
Had it running at -2 for this lot.
I wish canon would come out with another "a" model for us..
A 60Dca sounds good (ca for cooled astro model!)

Originally Posted by richardo

This turned out extremely well Gaz.
Nicely processed.

Almost the same orientation as my last image which was of this great object..
{http://www.baytop-observatory.com/ccdimages/nebulae/coronaaustralis.htm}

Haven't had any good weather since... damn this winter!

Good to see an image from you... been a while!

Let's pray

for some clear nights that is

All the best
Rich

Hi Rich, many thanks. I know I know I have been a little slack at processing and posting my pics and this winter has been real lousy up here. Must pull that finger out
I shall pray for clear moonless skies too for everyone! has been a little while now since I got outside...
cheers mate..