Thor's Helmet

[DiscoDuck (Paul)]

With the stunning images of this object being put up at the moment, I'm a tad hesitant to show this amateur attempt!

RGB image with OSC QHY8 on RC8. 10 x 20 minutes. I'd like to get more data - have to wait till next new moon.

Comments/suggestions welcome. Would be useful to take them on board before I try to get and add more data.

On Astrobin here.

Paul

[RickS (Rick)]

A very respectable rendition, Paul.

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

No need to hesitate showing images like this Paul! This is a very respectable result.

It's definitely worth getting more data - double at least.

Do also watch out for dark stellar halos creeping in during your processing though.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Yeah nice one Paul, good colour and agree with Marcus and yes no hesitation necessary Having a one shot would sure make life easier too...often considered getting one myself

Mike

[DiscoDuck (Paul)]

Originally Posted by RickS

A very respectable rendition, Paul.

Thanks Rick.

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

No need to hesitate showing images like this Paul! This is a very respectable result.

It's definitely worth getting more data - double at least.

Do also watch out for dark stellar halos creeping in during your processing though.

OK. Thanks for that Marcus. Much appreciated.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yeah nice one Paul, good colour and agree with Marcus and yes no hesitation necessary

Thanks Mike.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Having a one shot would sure make life easier too...often considered getting one myself

I'm considering going monochrome! But yes, it is nice and easy to get a quick colour pic.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

That's extremely nice!

[DiscoDuck (Paul)]

Originally Posted by cometcatcher

That's extremely nice!

Thanks Kevin.

I notice you've also got a Thor's pic up. An excellent image! The wider field really sets it nicely in context, and I think you have brought out the nebula against the background stars much more clearly than I've managed.