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Old 01-09-2008, 12:29 AM
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Helix Nebula - Narrowband(+RGB)
Hello all

I have a few plans for the data I have collected on the Helix Nebula,
but this version is a combination of a NB image (created from just HA
and OIII) and RGB for good star colour.

I was really pleased with the result, which occurred with little
manipulation. The graduation of colours in the nebula is quite amazing.

I plan to produce a Hubble palette NB image also, but need several more
hours SII first.....then there is HARGB!

Anyway, this is 14 hours HA/OIII and 12 hours RGB....over the top for
just star colour, but as I say, I plan to use the RGB data later.

STL11K, AOL, 12.5" RC

I hope you like it.

cheers
Martin

http://www.martinpughastrophotography.id.a u/Helix-NB+RGB.jpg
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Old 01-09-2008, 05:46 AM
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looks like i get first reply, im sure others will go oh my gosh too.

the detail is astounding right down to the faint galaxys in the outer edge of the nebula . Setting the standard there martin.
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Old 01-09-2008, 06:55 AM
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Simply spectacular. I can't wait to see the other variations with this gorgeous data.

Thanks for posting, Martin.
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Old 01-09-2008, 07:09 AM
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fantastic to see the background galaxies coming through in that shot - wonderful result!
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Old 01-09-2008, 07:12 AM
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That is just Awesome Martin! I don`t think I have seen a better image with a similar instrument!
Can`t wait for the final image!
cheers Gary
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Old 01-09-2008, 07:40 AM
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Wow,Wow and wow just love it. I have been collecting data on this for two nights now. Rain for the rest of the week but.
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Old 01-09-2008, 09:28 AM
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Stunning shot Martin, an absolute pearler, colours are so vivid and detail so fine !
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Old 01-09-2008, 10:44 AM
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It's amazing what you achieve, even without a 24" light-bucket

Simply excellent Martin
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Old 01-09-2008, 11:40 AM
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Remarkable image Martin! Lovely colours and detail.

Just amazing!

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Old 01-09-2008, 11:44 AM
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That's wonderful Martin, very spectacular imaging.

The colours and details are very striking.

Wonderful stuff.
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Old 01-09-2008, 11:45 AM
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10/10... Are you sure you havent found a way to control hubble from home? That is an absolute cracker of an image, Well done mate....
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Old 01-09-2008, 11:51 AM
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Just when I thought I'd seen everything....amazing work Martin
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Old 01-09-2008, 04:22 PM
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That is a really unique and beautiful image Martin.

Fantastic work.

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Old 01-09-2008, 04:27 PM
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Good work Martin. Looking forward to seeing your SHO palette version to see how well you can bring out the SII data and suppress the Ha from dominating the image.
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Holy Helix Batman! such depth and detail in the main nebula ring!

I love how image benchmarks move along, this is a great image and up there with the best amateur images of the Helix taken to date but who knows what amateurs will be doing on the Helix in another 2 years time...and then another 2 years after that and by 2020 who knows......

Mike
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Stunning, worth the effort in hours of imaging.
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Best I've seen besides Hubble images .... hardly an amateur effort in my opinion .... first class.

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Old 01-09-2008, 06:36 PM
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Blimey...such excellent feedback!

thank you very much indeed.

Martin
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