Dreyer's Nebula IC447 in Monoceros

Ross G · #1 02-02-2015, 06:11 AM

Hello,

A re-processing of an image I photographed last January at Coonabarabran.

The large blue object is IC447 and along with the smaller objects, I have seen it referred to as Dreyer's Nebula.

I found it by mistake while looking for the Cone Nebula. In fact, initially, I thought I was photographing the Cone Nebula.

A total exposure of 660 minutes comprising 47 frames of 10 and 20 minute exposures.

The photo is here http://smu.gs/1Dln0v1

Original size here http://smu.gs/1Dln8uw

What do you think?

Thanks for looking.

Ross.

TELEVUE NP101 101mm F5.4 Refractor
QHY8L OSC CCD
Skywatcher NEQ6Pro Mount

WO 66mm Guidescope
QHY5 Guide Camera

Guiding with PHD
Capture with Ezycap
Processing with Deep Sky Stacker & Photoshop CS2

multiweb (Marc) · #2 02-02-2015, 08:11 AM

Love that shot Ross. One of your best. The colors and depth are superb.

RickS (Rick) · #3 02-02-2015, 08:43 AM

Very nice, Ross. It has a bit of everything and as Marc said, the colours are great.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #4 02-02-2015, 09:10 AM

Well, that's a lovely field, great colours and nicely presented Ross

That Televue is a useful bit of kit huh?

Mike

Paul Haese · #5 02-02-2015, 09:15 AM

An interesting object and lovely colours. Well done.

Stevec35 (Steve) · #6 02-02-2015, 09:35 AM

Excellent Ross! A beautiful shot.

Cheers

Steve

Placidus (Mike and Trish) · #7 02-02-2015, 10:46 AM

Superb! Love it.

Bassnut (Fred) · #8 02-02-2015, 06:17 PM

Yes, excellent Ross. Star colour and just processing generally is very appropriate and balanced, expertly presented.

SimmoW (SIMON) · #9 02-02-2015, 06:39 PM

Wot everyone else said, really good and different!

Leonardo70 (Leonardo Orazi) · #10 02-02-2015, 07:32 PM

Great Ross. Very nice.

All the best,
Leo

troypiggo (Troy) · #11 02-02-2015, 11:35 PM

Haven't noticed that one. Lovely.

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #12 03-02-2015, 10:47 AM

Beautiful Ross!

Nicely processed, nuanced colour. Now on my target list!

Cheers, Marcus

IanP · #13 03-02-2015, 12:37 PM

Great shot !!!

Quote:

..Now on my target list! ..

+1

tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook) · #14 03-02-2015, 05:20 PM

Excellent work Ross!

Good processing and perfect colour.

Cheers,

Justin.

Ross G · #15 04-02-2015, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by multiweb

Love that shot Ross. One of your best. The colors and depth are superb.

High praise! Thank you Marc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickS

Very nice, Ross. It has a bit of everything and as Marc said, the colours are great.

Thanks Rick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Well, that's a lovely field, great colours and nicely presented Ross

That Televue is a useful bit of kit huh?

Mike

Thank you Mike.
The Televue is good but it's the dark, clear skies of Coonabarabran that make the biggest difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

An interesting object and lovely colours. Well done.

Glad you like it Paul. Thank you.
I have to say, apart from M31, it is the most beautiful object I have photographed.
I was at Wiruna 2 weeks ago to photograph Comet Lovejoy. After it set I managed another 3.5 hours on this object. I'll see if I can add the data and if it makes a difference.

Ross G · #16 04-02-2015, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Excellent Ross! A beautiful shot.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Placidus

Superb! Love it.

Thank you Mike.
It's beauty and detail did catch me by surprise.
I photographed it again 2 weeks ago at Wiruna. I will try to combine the data and see if it improves the photo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassnut

Yes, excellent Ross. Star colour and just processing generally is very appropriate and balanced, expertly presented.

Glad you like it Fred.
Your long focal length telescope could produce some amazing photos of parts of this object.

Ross G · #17 04-02-2015, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimmoW

Wot everyone else said, really good and different!

Thanks Simon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonardo70

Great Ross. Very nice.

All the best,
Leo

Thank you Leo. Glad you like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Haven't noticed that one. Lovely.

Thanks Troy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

Beautiful Ross!

Nicely processed, nuanced colour. Now on my target list!

Cheers, Marcus

Glad you like it Marcus.
The object has some amazing detail that a telescope like yours could do wonders with!

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanP

Great shot !!!

+1

Thanks Ian!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tilbrook@rbe.ne

Excellent work Ross!

Good processing and perfect colour.

Cheers,

Justin.

Glad you like it Justin.
This object is perfect for your 8" F4 and the blues would come out well with your cooled DSLR.

atalas · #18 12-02-2015, 07:01 PM

Awesome shot Ross!well done

gregbradley · #19 12-02-2015, 07:26 PM

That's a gorgeous shot. Love the colours and the overall clarity of the image as well.

Greg.

Ross G · #20 17-02-2015, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atalas

Awesome shot Ross!well done

I'm really happy that you like it Louie!

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregbradley

That's a gorgeous shot. Love the colours and the overall clarity of the image as well.

Greg.

Thank Greg.
It's a beautiful object but quite dim.
It took over 10 hours of exposure to bring out the detail and colours.
Glad you like it.