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22-05-2017, 11:39 PM
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NGC 6188 in Ara
Good evening.
I couldn't wait to return to my favorite SH nebula with the RH305: NGC 6188 in Ara.
In the NB palette it is just so dramatic, so I used this again, 4 hours each filter.
http://martinpughastrophotography.id...GC6188_SHO.jpg
Currently imaging the second panel also.
thanks
Martin
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22-05-2017, 11:43 PM
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Really nice Martin! I saw the single 1800s sub you put up, such fine data from a single sub! The SHO version really does it justice.
23-05-2017, 12:23 AM
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Beautiful image Martin,
23-05-2017, 07:13 AM
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Lovely, Martin. A great result especially for such a modest integration time
23-05-2017, 09:22 AM
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Thank you very much! Perhaps I will wait until I complete the second panel before firing it off.
23-05-2017, 09:43 AM
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Yep, dramatic is the word! The detail is wonderful too. Beautiful Martin!
23-05-2017, 10:18 AM
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Beautiful!!
23-05-2017, 12:51 PM
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23-05-2017, 02:19 PM
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Great detail - and I like the colour palette you've achieved here.
23-05-2017, 02:33 PM
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Thank you very much again.
23-05-2017, 02:46 PM
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I am so glad you are back on scene Martin - it was your works that inspired me into AP all those years ago. Just wish I could do it half as well!
Stunning.
23-05-2017, 02:54 PM
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Fingerprints of the maestro all over it.
23-05-2017, 06:21 PM
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Superb image Martin! A lovely 3D effect and, yes, I always think it looks best in NB.
23-05-2017, 06:50 PM
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Echoing others - the dragons look spectacular
Am I right assuming the 2nd panel will integrate NGC 6164-5?
I am planning to image the same area in the coming month(s), and will certainly use your image as a benchmark.
23-05-2017, 07:02 PM
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Peter Ward
Fingerprints of the maestro all over it.
Cheers Peter. Accolades indeed.
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Slawomir
Echoing others - the dragons look spectacular
Am I right assuming the 2nd panel will integrate NGC 6164-5?
I am planning to image the same area in the coming month(s), and will certainly use your image as a benchmark.
Thank you - but no, I am pretty sure the FOV will not encompass 6164
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I am so glad you are back on scene Martin - it was your works that inspired me into AP all those years ago. Just wish I could do it half as well!
Stunning.
Very nice of you to say so Lewis. Delighted you are sticking with it.
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Superb image Martin! A lovely 3D effect and, yes, I always think it looks best in NB.
Many thanks Steve.
All the best
Martin
25-05-2017, 06:44 PM
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Yes that is just perfect. Love the colours you've gotten, it really makes it.
26-05-2017, 01:05 PM
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Lovely sharp, crisp detail & perfect stars - but overall it looks a bit too dark on my calibrated monitor.
I get the dramatic effect but I think the image would "pop" more if it were lighter and less dominated by blue. Just my 2c worth of course
Looking forward to seeing the finished mosaic
26-05-2017, 01:22 PM
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Lovely, Martin. As well as the obvious there are beautifully shown OIII bubbles around and near the bright cluster, and fine, delicate dust streamers. We like the overall dark presentation with occasional brilliant highlights.
26-05-2017, 05:56 PM
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Thanks again everyone.
Andy - note that one of my golden rules in image processing is to 'obey the data'. The OIII you see in the image, mapped to blue, accurately represents that master frame, commensurate with the amount of cumulative exposure (4 hours).
I too have a calibrated monitor (I use a Spyder Elite) so I think the levels are appropriate. Thanks for commenting.
cheers
Martin
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Lovely sharp, crisp detail & perfect stars - but overall it looks a bit too dark on my calibrated monitor.
I get the dramatic effect but I think the image would "pop" more if it were lighter and less dominated by blue. Just my 2c worth of course
Looking forward to seeing the finished mosaic
26-05-2017, 06:47 PM
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Wonderful image Martin. Looking forward to the final image.
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very nice Martin 
