Hanging Helix Repro - added Data + Levels up

[astronobob (Bob)]

Hi Astro'liano's

Last weeks Helix I was happy with, This one has two nights data combined, 4.75 hrs, 19 x 15mins. Also spent more time processing. It is most likely a bit red strong but seemed to be needed at my level of processing as the aim was to lift the "eyebrow" ? I have accomplished that I think ?

Added EDIT : Just looking at the pic and have notice I have left/worked an unfeathered selection just outside the Helix perimeter

Edit 2 : Have checked JohnH's Helix out ! Wow John, I feel like i'm back on Dslr So I needed to bump my levels up, hence adding a third Image, where we'd be without guy's like yourself cheers.

Hope you find it worth a Squizz, the second is a pixel crop
CC never goes astray
Thanx for looking.

[TimberLand (Justin)]

Bob,

Great shot. I don't think the red is too strong as the star colours look all shades from red to blue. Good deep Helix with a galaxy to boot.

Also fantastic to hear the QHY is working well. I just ordered the QHY23, so cross fingers I can have the same experience you are with your photon transducer.

When do we start to call you Great Grass Hopper of the OSC.

Justin

[LewisM]

Keep it coming Bob!

[RickS (Rick)]

You're getting some good detail and faint nebulosity now, Bob. Well done!

[astronobob (Bob)]

Originally Posted by TimberLand

Bob,

Great shot. I don't think the red is too strong as the star colours look all shades from red to blue. Good deep Helix with a galaxy to boot.

Also fantastic to hear the QHY is working well. I just ordered the QHY23, so cross fingers I can have the same experience you are with your photon transducer.

When do we start to call you Great Grass Hopper of the OSC.

Justin

Thanx Justin & Lol at grass hopper, I remember Qui Chane Cain well , , congratts on the 23, wow, upto 79% QE with 3.69um Pixels I guess I'll outgrow the OSC in a few yrs, being able to reach better depth is very intriquing

Originally Posted by LewisM

Keep it coming Bob!

cheers Lewis, will do what I can mate, 2 weeks weather permitting

Originally Posted by RickS

You're getting some good detail and faint nebulosity now, Bob. Well done!

Appreaciate your replies Rick, processing needs further progression, should come with time eh

[RickS (Rick)]

Time & practice, Bob!

[Ross G]

Great photo Bob.

Sharp and detailed.

Really like the colours.


Ross.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

He he you havin fun Bob huh?

Looks to me that the main thing letting your images down at the moment is the tracking (?) the neb and colours are getting there but he stars look a bit wonky The first version looks ok but the latest version shows up too many artefacts

Enjoying watching your foray into CCD imaging mate, from little things big things grow

Mike

[stevous67 (Steve M)]

Ditto on Mikes comments. Nice to see others taking on the challenge, and enjoying it!

The more you try, sometimes fail, sometimes win: you only get overall better at this stuff. Important to enjoy it, even the times we fail!

Cya!

Steve

[JohnH]

Originally Posted by astronobob

Edit 2 : Have checked JohnH's Helix out ! Wow John, I feel like i'm back on Dslr So I needed to bump my levels up, hence adding a third Image, where we'd be without guy's like yourself cheers.

Very kind of you to mention me - but - I am just riding on the shoulders of the IIS giants who went here before us (you know who you are!).

My image benefits from long sub exposures which, asI am discovering, seem to be the key to those rich NB images I have drooled over in the past.

[astronobob (Bob)]

Originally Posted by RickS

Time & practice, Bob!

Like starting all over again, but a different level mate

Originally Posted by Ross G

Great photo Bob.

Sharp and detailed.

Really like the colours.


Ross.

Cheers Ross, am happy to grab them inner Bock Globules here & there, I think thats them

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

He he you havin fun Bob huh?

Looks to me that the main thing letting your images down at the moment is the tracking (?) the neb and colours are getting there but he stars look a bit wonky The first version looks ok but the latest version shows up too many artefacts

Enjoying watching your foray into CCD imaging mate, from little things big things grow

Mike

It is Fun Mike, & it is great stuff from you to take an interest in the guys with modest/humble gear, yep, very inspiring & appreciated mate
I still need to tune my mount somewhat, Re: Tracking/Guiding, bought the mount 2ndhand and can sence some backlash play, also working on guiding/flex issues, tho am happy stars are not aleast trailing like before Correct you most likely are on the last image, Slack of me as I just took the previous image into Canon sofware (not PS) and just lifted the levels, so, the stars blew out somewhat with it
So, on with th growing, yep, true words . .
Rgrds . . .

Originally Posted by stevous67

Ditto on Mikes comments. Nice to see others taking on the challenge, and enjoying it!

The more you try, sometimes fail, sometimes win: you only get overall better at this stuff. Important to enjoy it, even the times we fail!

Cya!

Steve

Too right Steve This hobby can be very rewarding, and the new QHY has definately increased addictiveness levels, consequences also

Originally Posted by JohnH

Very kind of you to mention me - but - I am just riding on the shoulders of the IIS giants who went here before us (you know who you are!).

My image benefits from long sub exposures which, asI am discovering, seem to be the key to those rich NB images I have drooled over in the past.

No Worries John I guess its all part of keeping the hobby alive, riding on others shoulders Passing/showing our doings to others is inspiring in any level Your images show great controll over guiding, something we all have to come to grips with, , appreaciate your comments & Images mate, HavagoodN.