An Hour With the Witch

leon · #1 04-01-2009, 04:48 PM

Hi Guys, after seen some great attempts at the witch head nebula I thought I might just have a go as well,

Although it looked pretty clear it was obvious after downloading the files that there was some high haze at times, hence the haloed stars, unusual for the Tak.

I was only able to score 7 images and it is obvious to me now that 8 minutes at 500 ISO is just not enough, will do longer subs next time.

However although fairly light on, I am reasonably pleased for as first go at this faint object.

It went like this, 7 images @ 8 minutes each through the Tak and modded 5D, on the G11 and auto guided, flats and ICNR on, processed in Image Plus and CS2.

Please be critical I could use a hand with this one, I will collect more data next time.

Thanks for looking

Leon

PS forgot to mention ended up with the same Satelite as Doug did the other night, right through the forehead

renormalised (Carl) · #2 04-01-2009, 04:58 PM

Nice piccie, Leon. Needs more time on the subs, but a good attempt

Gotta a few galaxies in the background, there

Matty P (Matt) · #3 04-01-2009, 05:19 PM

Nicely done Leon. Definitely needs more subs with longer exposure and maybe a higher ISO setting.

Looks good though.

leon · #4 04-01-2009, 05:34 PM

Thanks Guys, yea I know I might just have to push it a bit harder, and longer, thanks for your comments though.

Leon

Hagar (Doug) · #5 04-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Nice image Leon. The nebulosity has come up well for such short subs on this faint area. Longer subs and more of them will make this an outstanding image.

Craig_L · #6 04-01-2009, 06:07 PM

Lovely wide field and framing Leo. Tried this again the other night - seems really tough to get much of an image even at 1600 ISO and 10mins.

dcalleja · #7 04-01-2009, 06:24 PM

Leon
Nicely framed, great tracking and nice natural (not clipped) background. It must be a very faint one!

leon · #8 04-01-2009, 09:09 PM

Your right guys, it is faint alright, but I an very interested to get a good one of this subject, so many more longer subs are on the way, I hope,

Many thanks for your encouraging comments.

Leon

atalas · #9 04-01-2009, 09:20 PM

Good work Leon ! a very faint and difficult object.

leon · #10 04-01-2009, 09:26 PM

Thanks Louie, It is a clear one tonight so I will give it an other try, anything could happen.

Leon

matt · #11 04-01-2009, 10:16 PM

Nice crone there, Leon!!

Adjusting the levels a little will bring the neb detail out nicely and darken the background.

leon · #12 04-01-2009, 10:20 PM

Thanks Matt, might just try that,

Leon

Jen · #13 05-01-2009, 12:15 AM

Nice pic Leon, i didnt even know this witch existed till last week now she popping up all over the place keep em coming cheers

leon · #14 05-01-2009, 09:59 PM

Ah Jen, many thanks

there are only a very few of these broom ladies in this Universe,

but she, the broom lady will never compare to you,

are you sure that is your Avatar

Leon

Gees I could go to jail for talking like that on a public forum,

and at my age.

Jen · #15 06-01-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon

Ah Jen, many thanks

there are only a very few of these broom ladies in this Universe,

but she, the broom lady will never compare to you,

are you sure that is your Avatar

Leon

Gees I could go to jail for talking like that on a public forum,

and at my age.

Why you cheeky devil Leon
(jen gets her broom out and chases Leon)

TrevorW · #16 06-01-2009, 05:54 PM

Lovely lady gets a bit of stick !!!

Jen · #17 06-01-2009, 06:01 PM