NGC 3576+3603, stage 3 out of 3, version 1...

Slawomir (Suavi) · #1 07-04-2016, 12:48 PM

Ahoy comrades!

Well, finally I have collected sufficient data and was able to put together a tri-colour version of these interesting nebulae.

Ha: 450 minutes
OIII: 570 minutes
S2: 350 minutes

This time I was after more subtle colours, but perhaps as a result of this new to me approach, the image now lacks in something...probably there will be a few revisions until I will be really happy with the image

Version 1:
High Resolution: http://www.astrobin.com/full/244211/0/
Full Resolution: http://www.astrobin.com/full/244211/0/?real=&mod=

Version 2:
High Resolution: http://www.astrobin.com/full/244211/B/
Full Resolution: http://www.astrobin.com/full/244211/B/?real=&mod=

Thank you for looking!

Suavi

P.S. Interesting info about these two nebulae: http://www.eso.org/public/australia/news/eso1425/

graham.hobart (Graham stevens) · #2 07-04-2016, 01:29 PM

That's just brilliant mate! It has a sense of motion to it, like some incredible stellar wind is spreading the gas clouds.

rustigsmed (Russell) · #3 07-04-2016, 01:46 PM

nice and smooth Suavi, the extra data was well worth it!

Rusty

Andy01 (Andy) · #4 07-04-2016, 02:17 PM

Looks pretty cool but c'mon Suavi, quit kidding around!

Subtlety is not your thing and you know it!

Show us the real Mccoy next

strongmanmike (Michael) · #5 07-04-2016, 02:42 PM

Aaaalriiiight!...the subtle detail outweighs the subtle colouring, excellent

Mike
althoooough....ya could give it a bit of chilli

Placidus (Mike and Trish) · #6 07-04-2016, 03:40 PM

Avast, and scuttle me mid-ships! One of the most beautiful images I've ever seen.

codemonkey (Lee) · #7 07-04-2016, 04:58 PM

Doesn't lack anything to my eyes, Suavi. Amazing!

Slawomir (Suavi) · #8 07-04-2016, 05:37 PM

Dear Comrades,

Just did a few minor tweaks...

Was not entirely convinced about how genuine is that reddish patch in the top left corner, but after closer data inspection it appears legit to me.

Thank you for looking

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham.hobart

That's just brilliant mate! It has a sense of motion to it, like some incredible stellar wind is spreading the gas clouds.

Thank you Graham

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustigsmed

nice and smooth Suavi, the extra data was well worth it!

Rusty

Thank you Russell. I would love to at least double my OIII and SII data of this target to include them in the luminance, maybe next year...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy01

Looks pretty cool but c'mon Suavi, quit kidding around!

Subtlety is not your thing and you know it!

Show us the real Mccoy next

Thanks Andy...it's really tempting to go wild with the colours, but I will try to resist...ahhhhh!

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Aaaalriiiight!...the subtle detail outweighs the subtle colouring, excellent

Mike
althoooough....ya could give it a bit of chilli

I love chillies! My Carolina Reapers are just ripening on the bushes...need a volunteer though to do a taste test

Thank you for kind words Master Jedi Mike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Placidus

Avast, and scuttle me mid-ships! One of the most beautiful images I've ever seen.

Very happy that you like it, it really made me appreciate your efforts trying to get enough data on this target and to process it decently...thank you for your very kind feedback

Quote:

Originally Posted by codemonkey

Doesn't lack anything to my eyes, Suavi. Amazing!

Glad you like it Lee

RickS (Rick) · #9 07-04-2016, 06:29 PM

I liked the boldness of the bi-colour but the subtle tri-colour version is growing on me, Suavi

vlazg (George) · #10 07-04-2016, 06:31 PM

Suavi, version 1 does it for me. I really like this adaptation, the colours are dark and brooding, great detail. Sometimes i think false colour can be overdone, don't change it, a truly beautiful image.

Atmos (Colin) · #11 07-04-2016, 06:37 PM

I do prefer the second with its extra punch

Looks fantastic! Has been great watching it slowly come together

Peter Ward · #12 07-04-2016, 06:39 PM

Impressive!

I really like how you've captured the inter-stellar gale in version 2. My only critique is the field stars exhibit (almost) zero colour-temperature variation.

A delightful rendition of a beautiful region of our southern skies just the same!

Slawomir (Suavi) · #13 07-04-2016, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickS

I liked the boldness of the bi-colour but the subtle tri-colour version is growing on me, Suavi

Thank you Rick, for some strange reason this project evolved in a bit different direction. The truth is I like experimenting and exploring new to me avenues in astrophotography

Quote:

Originally Posted by vlazg

Suavi, version 1 does it for me. I really like this adaptation, the colours are dark and brooding, great detail. Sometimes i think false colour can be overdone, don't change it, a truly beautiful image.

Thanks George! Yeah, I usually overdo colour, so this time I decided to take much less paint...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atmos

I do prefer the second with its extra punch

Looks fantastic! Has been great watching it slowly come together

Thank you Colin. I also like the second version more, as it shows more nebulosities. I like experimenting with the data throughout a project to see how things are shaping up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Impressive!

I really like how you've captured the inter-stellar gale in version 2. My only critique is the field stars exhibit (almost) zero colour-temperature variation.

A delightful rendition of a beautiful region of our southern skies just the same!

Thank you Peter. Yes, white stars look a bit dull and are a result of my processing. Would love to add RGB stars, but my doublet at f5.6 is quite horrible in capturing RGB data...

vlazg (George) · #14 07-04-2016, 08:14 PM

Suavi, version 1 does it for me. I really like this adaptation, the colours are dark and brooding, great detail. Sometimes i think false colour can be overdone, don't change it, a truly beautiful image.

Decimus (Richard) · #15 07-04-2016, 10:17 PM

I love this version, precisely because of the subtle hues, Suavi - especially that ethereal blue in the upper left. I think you are 'painting with light' here! Great work again.

Cheers,
Richard

strongmanmike (Michael) · #16 07-04-2016, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slawomir

I love chillies! My Carolina Reapers are just ripening on the bushes...need a volunteer though to do a taste test

Love to, you going to SPSP...?

Slawomir (Suavi) · #17 07-04-2016, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decimus

I love this version, precisely because of the subtle hues, Suavi - especially that ethereal blue in the upper left. I think you are 'painting with light' here! Great work again.

Cheers,
Richard

Thank you for your encouraging feedback Richard

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Love to, you going to SPSP...?

No problemo, got also Trinidad Scorpions for a wider range of flavours

SPSP- of course I can do Scientific Priority Sitting Process...you are first in the line

SimmoW (SIMON) · #18 08-04-2016, 12:29 AM

You have made a HOT TAMALE Suavi! Really beautiful, so clear too

Stevec35 (Steve) · #19 08-04-2016, 07:56 PM

Nicely done Suavi. I like the composition too. Version 2 gets my vote but there isn't a lot in it.

Cheers

Steve

alpal · #20 09-04-2016, 12:03 AM

Hi Suavi,
I like version 2.
You have really set the bar high with this one -
it's beautiful.
The quality is going up & up on Ice in Space.

cheers
Allan