Simeis 147 aka Sharpless 2-240 aka the Spaghetti Nebula is a supernova remnant on the border of Taurus and Auriga. This is another mosaic project (3x3, this time) from SRO using the Tak FSQ-106ED and QSI683. There's now enough Ha to stitch together the mosaic but many of the panels still need more subs. I have done an experimental colouring of the mono Ha just to add a little interest.
Hopefully, I'll have a decent amount of Ha per panel and also some RGB data in the coming month or two, but in the meantime...
Another one to print on metal or canvas and hang on the wall perhaps? Love your dedication and persistence mate all the while maintaining your unhubristic friendly approach, great stuff
Love this DSO, can't wait to see the finished version when it's been "Rickified".
Btw - any tips on how to begin shooting/processing a mosaic?
Cheers
Andy
Ta, Andy.
I'm no mosaic expert but I've learned from a couple of mistakes that it's important to plan in advance, use plate solving to make sure your panels are centred in the right spot with the right PA, and have plenty of overlap between panels. Then take a sub for each panel and make sure they fit together well before you invest too much time.
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Another one to print on metal or canvas and hang on the wall perhaps? Love your dedication and persistence mate all the while maintaining your unhubristic friendly approach, great stuff
Mike
Could be, thanks Mike
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I tried this one with the old Vixen DED108SS over a year ago - it would JUST clear the neighbours roof line.
It's FAINT alright - I thought I had NOTHING in the subs until I mega-screen stretched them.
Thanks, Russell & Trev! It's a very cool object. I'm looking forward to finishing this image with some more Ha and RGB. We managed to pick up a few more hours over the last couple of nights. Unfortunately, the moon was too close to image right through full moon.
