[RickS (Rick)]

Originally Posted by stanlite

very nice image Rick

Thanks, Grady.

Originally Posted by DavidTrap

Great combination of long and short subs to maintain the dynamic range in 47Tuc.

I have a wider field view taken up at Leyburn last Saturday with an 85mm camera lens in front of my QSI - it is still awaiting processing. I didn't take any short exposures, but might follow your lead and collect some more data in the future.

DT

David, turns out that 30 secs was way too long! The attached 3D plot is the area around 47 Tuc from the integration of the 30 sec Luminance shots. The core is still all mushy. I reckon I might need to take some one or two second subs next time. Look forward to seeing the 85mm wide field!

Originally Posted by Dennis

A mesmerising cosmic vista, with beautiful tones and hues. Top stuff Rick!

Cheers

Dennis

Thank you very much, Dennis!

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Splendiferous Rick.

Ta, JJJ!

Originally Posted by RobF

Well I know how hard (and late! ) you worked to get these on questionable nights, so congrats on a great outcome Rick.

Thanks, Rob. After all the preparation and the drive I was not going to go to bed and give up just because of rain, lightning and clouds

I had to throw away a lot of the Ha I collected on the second night but I'm hoping I have enough for a HaLRGB version of the SMC too.

Originally Posted by allan gould

Rick
Saw this as you were processing it at Astrofest and you have turned out a real stunner and it's worthy of all the effort you put into it.
Allan

Thanks, Allan! I'm glad I came back with something even if I can't cover a large wall with images like you

Cheers,
Rick.