[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Thanks for the comments!

Originally Posted by ZeroID

Awesome pic, I do love the diffraction crosses on the bright stars. seem to enhance the stellar feel to it. Some real depth there and lovely colours. Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.

I too like diffraction spikes, always reminds me of how imagined stars as a child.

Originally Posted by Greg Bock

HI Justin
very nice, your imaging is coming along well indeed.

The diffraction spikes on the brighter stars show a small amount of doubling on the left side (9pm position). It makes me wonder if your secondary spider vanes are not at 90 degrees? Just a thought?

Your right Greg, the spider veins always seem to move about from night to night. They are not very stiff and I have them tight, I think they are made from mild steel. It would be better if they were spring steel.

Originally Posted by Rigel003

Your imaging and processing has come so far in a short time Justin and you're way ahead of the field with Orion in July. Like Xmas in winter. Nice detail and colour - just need to layer some shorter exposures for the core.

Hi Graeme,
I did take some short exposures and layered them in, it worked but looked odd. The image seemed to loose dimension, so I left it out.
This is just another skill I need to learn.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

That's excellent, lovely colours, great job. Be good to bring out some core detail but still looks the goods

Mike

Thanks Mike,
I'm pleased with the colours, probably looks better because I did'nt screw with them too much.

Originally Posted by atalas

Hi Justin

Ok,don't you sleep!looks like your the first of M42 for the season?another great effort too!well done.

Yep don't sleep a lot, something to do with getting older. I used to get pissed off with the lack of sleep, but now I put the insomnia to good use.

Originally Posted by Nikolas

very nice!! What time was this taken?

Hi Nikolas,

Taken just before astronomical twighlight, monday morning.

Cheers,

Justin.