Environs of Orion's belt

jase (Jason) · #1 15-02-2009, 08:36 PM

Wha?!?! An image from Jase that isn't from a rental scope...

lol.

Greetings,
Yes, thought I'd test the waters and make sure I'm still made of the "right stuff"

...who am I kidding... More importantly, being able to convert to produce reasonable results. Will be honest though, I did have some fun planning the execution of this image. It is however a real quick image with weak data - only 6 hours worth. I created a synth lum to compensate for this, and finished with subtle noise reduction. Didn't both chasing chip defects, just wasn't worth the effort.

Environs of Orion's Belt
(Image is 50% reduced as its simply too big for web display. Full size is great on a print however).

OK, I lied, who cares about a measly FSQ four panel mosaic anyway...bring on the big boys stuff...here's a couple of recent images from the Lightbuckets 24" RC...Yeah! Now that's what I'm talking about...

4.8 metres of pure justice compared to a "wimpish" 530mm.

Thor's Helmet
Cigar Galaxy

Not going to get into any depth on the processing used - apologies. You've heard it all anyway.

In this instance, its the destination, not the journey. So just enjoy them for what they're worth...

Cheers

leon · #2 15-02-2009, 08:54 PM

Bloody hell Jase, why do you tease us like that, beautiful images mate.

leon

Alchemy (Clive) · #3 15-02-2009, 09:19 PM

sweet mate.

the dust detail in the orion is best ive seen, thors helmet looks 3d,

only problem is i cant see the bullet that splattered the galaxy, plenty of blood though..... nice impact.

sheeny (Al) · #4 15-02-2009, 09:23 PM

Wow! That's deep, Jase!

Superb work!

Al.

Bassnut (Fred) · #5 15-02-2009, 09:26 PM

Gaud, thats just awesome Jase, all 3, razor sharp and beautifull colour.

Even zooming right in on the obscene size of the Orion WF pic renders much depth and clarity.

Youve really hit the straps now sunshine, consistant top work

jase (Jason) · #6 15-02-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon

Bloody hell Jase, why do you tease us like that, beautiful images mate.

leon

Thanks Leon or should I say, fellow FSQ owner.

Had some fun with the mosaic. Despite not shaking the narrowfield bug as yet, the FSQ is really a great scope of mosaics with it wide sweeping field of view.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

sweet mate.

the dust detail in the orion is best ive seen, thors helmet looks 3d,

only problem is i cant see the bullet that splattered the galaxy, plenty of blood though..... nice impact.

Thanks Clive. Darn worked hard to get the 3d effect on the Helmet. Been doing some research on depth of field processing. Easy reading, but not always easy to put into action. Cheers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheeny

Wow! That's deep, Jase!

Superb work!

Al.

Thanks Al. Pleased you liked it. Orions belt is always a crowd pleaser.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassnut

Gaud, thats just awesome Jase, all 3, razor sharp and beautifull colour.

Even zooming right in on the obscene size of the Orion WF pic renders much depth and clarity.

Youve really hit the straps now sunshine, consistant top work

I'm just rollin with the punches Fred. Taken what I can, when I can. Haven't used the humble FSQ for sometime so it was good to blow off the cob-webs and push it through its paces once again. ACP made the mosaic a breeze. While I have grand plans, executing them at the telescope doesn't always come to fruition. Cheers.

Dennis · #7 15-02-2009, 10:04 PM

The “Environs” 4050x2813 version held up very well as that resolution, despite the (inconsequential) flaws you mentioned. The wave-fronted ghostly blue nebulae, although quite ethereal, looked fabulous, as did the detached blobs of a similar colour.

The curtains behind the HH looked very prominent too; I hadn’t expected these to show up as well at a meager fl of 530mm! Overall, there is so much to see here that it really does deserve a much larger screen. The 3D effect is quite extraordinary, even scrolling around like crazy on my 1600x1200 BenQ.

Top shot Jase, a simply marvelous composition.

Cheers

Dennis

h0ughy (David) · #8 15-02-2009, 10:26 PM

that is just fantastic, i have never seen a shot like that, well framed and the detail is simply unbelievable

renormalised (Carl) · #9 15-02-2009, 10:40 PM

These are as good as Hubble shots, Jase....absolutely exquisite!!.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #10 15-02-2009, 11:20 PM

Ah yeh..ya got the right stuff Jase

Three lovely images and a nice mix too, well worth the wait, lots to see and Thors Helmut is nicely detailed and coloured.

Good to see you out with your own gear for a change too, was it exciting or hard going?

Mike

Jen · #11 15-02-2009, 11:24 PM

now that is one stunning pic
nice work Jase

richardo (Rich) · #12 16-02-2009, 01:24 AM

Jeezzzz, apologies, for what???

Man the 'Q' and st11K combo has picked up every known object to man in the Orionis complex..

and in super detail.
We of drain pipe fov's appreciate such detailed wide fields....

Nah, this terrific and can imagine how speckie it would look on a wall at full res.
Definitely a Malin candidate...

Your Thors Helmet is probably one of the best I've seen around, worth the expense to be able to put your name to this top detailed image!

The Cigar Gal's more like a fire cracker I reckon..

Top stuff Jase and worth the wait for all the goodies.

All the best
Rich

bluescope · #13 16-02-2009, 02:55 AM

Great stuff Jase ...

jase (Jason) · #14 16-02-2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis

The “Environs” 4050x2813 version held up very well as that resolution, despite the (inconsequential) flaws you mentioned. The wave-fronted ghostly blue nebulae, although quite ethereal, looked fabulous, as did the detached blobs of a similar colour.

The curtains behind the HH looked very prominent too; I hadn’t expected these to show up as well at a meager fl of 530mm! Overall, there is so much to see here that it really does deserve a much larger screen. The 3D effect is quite extraordinary, even scrolling around like crazy on my 1600x1200 BenQ.

Top shot Jase, a simply marvelous composition.

Cheers

Dennis

Thanks Dennis. The contrasting features make an interesting scene. When I put this together, I was in awe of how many potential imaging targets there are. Some would be rather challenging too, given their proximity to bright stars that notoriously cause gradients and flare in an image. The curtain folds behind the HH was attributed to data I had previously taken with the FSQ. I simply layered it in along the HH itself. Nothing like using old data to boost the image a little. Thanks again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

that is just fantastic, i have never seen a shot like that, well framed and the detail is simply unbelievable

Thanks David!

Quote:

Originally Posted by renormalised

These are as good as Hubble shots, Jase....absolutely exquisite!!.

Cheers Renormalised!

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Ah yeh..ya got the right stuff Jase

Three lovely images and a nice mix too, well worth the wait, lots to see and Thors Helmut is nicely detailed and coloured.

Good to see you out with your own gear for a change too, was it exciting or hard going?

Mike

Thanks Mike. Using my own gear was a breeze. I uploaded the mosaic plan and walked away. Focusing, telescope pointing, guide star selection are automated so I don't actually do much at the telescope. This time around, I even automated the skyflat acquistion. Just checked the scope every half hour or so. One night, clouds rolled in, so I needed to reshoot a few frames. Haven't got the cloud sensor yet... Thanks again

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jen

now that is one stunning pic
nice work Jase

Cheers Jen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardo

Jeezzzz, apologies, for what???

Man the 'Q' and st11K combo has picked up every known object to man in the Orionis complex..

and in super detail.
We of drain pipe fov's appreciate such detailed wide fields....

Nah, this terrific and can imagine how speckie it would look on a wall at full res.
Definitely a Malin candidate...

Your Thors Helmet is probably one of the best I've seen around, worth the expense to be able to put your name to this top detailed image!

The Cigar Gal's more like a fire cracker I reckon..

Top stuff Jase and worth the wait for all the goodies.

All the best
Rich

Thanks Rich. A few more panels on the mosaic and I could have probably captured M42 as well. May look to extend it in due time, but I'm in no rush. Everyone images M42, so I'm pleased to nail something different in this region and add interesting perspective. Yes, the Thor's helmet turned out well. Its an Ha:OIII:OIII blend in which look quite remarkable on its own, but the stars were rather shotty, so I acquired RGB data and layered it over the top to produce an aesthetic result. Cheers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluescope

Great stuff Jase ...

Thanks Steve. Pleased you liked them!

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Thank you all for the comments. Appreciated.

prova · #15 16-02-2009, 08:32 AM

Awesome mate!

Dennis · #16 16-02-2009, 08:36 AM

Hi Jase

Okay, after a good night’s rest I’m sufficiently recovered to have a look at your second offering, Thor’s Helmet. Much like haute cuisine, I just couldn’t digest more than one of these amazing images at one sitting and do them justice.

The first and most obvious feature that struck me was simply the size of the main subject; I have always seen this object as a relatively small target in a large field so I was astonished to see the Helmet filling my screen. The next characteristic that leaps out was the extraordinary detail in the structure of the nebula – this has to be the best image of this object ever produced, or at least that I have seen.

The detail in the helmet and the horns is breathtaking and I love the “lace” effect where the background stars are shining through the tendrils that make up the “veil” of the main helmet.

Now that you have finished with your close up of this fascinating object, be sure to return it to its original location, some 15,000 light-years away!

Cheers

Dennis

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #17 16-02-2009, 08:37 AM

Whoa!! That Orion's belt mosaic is just fabulous Jase!!

Dare I say possible APOD material? So nice to see you blowing the dust of that measly FSQ too. Frankly, I'm surprised the scope bothered to work for you at all after your blantant, two-timing liaisons with that show pony of a 24"

Cheers, Marcus

multiweb (Marc) · #18 16-02-2009, 08:41 AM

Wow. Don't know where to start. Orion widefield was very cool. Thor's Helmet has unbelievable details and colours but my jaws dropped when I opened the galaxy shot. That's as good as it gets

JohnG (John) · #19 16-02-2009, 09:51 AM

Magnificent Jase, magnificent, what else can one say.......

Cheers

Hagar (Doug) · #20 16-02-2009, 11:54 AM

3 superb images Jase. I was starting to think you had skipped the country. Good to see you back with a vengence.

Really Beautiful. I really love the detail in the Galaxy but the amount of detail around the Orion landscape is outstanding. Looks like the FSQ should get more of a workout. You can always send it up to me and I will keep it warm and working.

Great stuff.