Hydrogen alpha/OIII mosaics of NGC 3372 and IC 2944
Here are two-part mosaics of NGC 3372 and IC 2944 imaged using my Televue NP127is, Astronomik 12-nm H alpha and OIII filters, and a QSI 683wsg camera. The raw data were recorded back in February-March and I finished processing the data today, or at least I think that I have. I might try to record some SII data in February 2017 when these objects are rising in a location favorable for imaging runs again.
Both very sharp and detailed. I like the colour scheme. Only suggestion would be to either shoot some RGB stars or dial back the stars with curves as they are a little too bright and distracting.
Thank you very much for all of your positive remarks and constructive suggestions.
In regards to the stars, my hypothesis is that I am imaging using 12-nm narrow band filters which results in relatively brighter stars compared to those recorded using 3-nm filters.
Eventually I would like to own a set of premium 3-nm filters. My hunch is that the stars would be smaller and there would also be more contrast in the emission nebulosity.
Recently I have been using the PI Masked Stretch process to help control the size of the stars. However, perhaps I should experiment with applying my own star masks during stretching. Perhaps I can do a better job of containing the stars and the emission nebulosity would stand out better.
Any further constructive suggestions would be appreciated.
