First attempt at Horsehead and Flame

[Tamtarn]

Taken on 7-12-07 Conditions weren't good, light cloud forming then it would clear also a few wind gusts.

David decided to try imaging anyway (probably not ideal conditions but he was getting frustrated with the recent weather here)

He hadn't taken longer exposures than 5mins with the 6MP Pentax so he wasn't sure how much the camera would capture or how far he can push it.

This is a stack of 7 light frames 6x6mins 1x7min 40sec ISO800 ICNR
Stacked DSS Processed PSCS2

It was difficult for me to get a smooth background in processing (hope I haven't overdone it!) We're reasonably happy with our first attempt and will try under better conditions to capture better data.

Barb

[iceman (Mike)]

That's a very fine first effort, Barb and David. A challenging target especially at that focal length with an unmodded camera.

Probably a bit too overdone on the noise reduction, though.

[mill (Martin)]

Very nice composition
And yes a bit overdone, but saying that, if you had more exposures the background and noise should be less.

[leon]

Nice one Barb and David, that little horsey is a real bugger to catch at the best of times, great effort for a first go.

Leon

[mick pinner]

really good effort, some more exposures and you should pull some great detail. l've been trying to image the HH for ages but terrible conditions lately.

[Tamtarn]

Thanks guys. Agree the noise filter was a overdone.

Have done a slight adjustment in curves

[Ric]

A very nice first attempt, I always enjoy the widefields as everything is put into perspective. With some more exposures you will have a lovely image.

Cheers

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Barb & David,

I quite like the 1st image! I wish I could get them that good

[spearo (Frank)]

Well done!
I like the team work too!
keep up the good work
cheers
frank

[Garyh]

Not bad at all Barb and David!
considering the few subs and being unmodded, you have done very well.
Warmer weather doesn`t help also with the longer subs!
Well done

[RB (Andrew)]

For a first attempt at the HH under adverse conditions you've done an admirable job on it.

Kudos to both of you !

[allan gould]

Thats an excellent shot for an unmodded camera as the HH is very difficult to get due to H alpha blocking by the filter. Very well guided too

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Great work guys.
I think you've done a great job there.
Doug

[Aster]

Inspiration

You probably said to Barbara when you left " I can do better then that "

Excellent shot. Hat of to both of you

[h0ughy (David)]

well done, the colours look good to me and being the first go WOW

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by leon

Nice one Barb and David, that little horsey is a real bugger to catch at the best of times, great effort for a first go.

Leon

Yes it's sure a hard one Leon. We'll keep trying for a better result

Originally Posted by mick pinner

really good effort, some more exposures and you should pull some great detail. l've been trying to image the HH for ages but terrible conditions lately.

Yep conditions not good Mick we need something to clear the atmosphere

Originally Posted by Ric

A very nice first attempt, I always enjoy the widefields as everything is put into perspective. With some more exposures you will have a lovely image.
Cheers

Thanks Ric. Yes it's nice to have more than one object in the field

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Barb & David,

I quite like the 1st image! I wish I could get them that good

Thanks Ken

Originally Posted by spearo

Well done!
I like the team work too!
keep up the good work
cheers
frank

Thanks for the comments Frank. Yes it's always a combined effort

Originally Posted by Garyh

Not bad at all Barb and David!
considering the few subs and being unmodded, you have done very well.
Warmer weather doesn`t help also with the longer subs!
Well done

You're right there Gary. The last couple of subs were overcooked so we couldn't use them

Originally Posted by RB

For a first attempt at the HH under adverse conditions you've done an admirable job on it.

Kudos to both of you !

Thanks Andrew

Originally Posted by allan gould

Thats an excellent shot for an unmodded camera as the HH is very difficult to get due to H alpha blocking by the filter. Very well guided too

Thanks Alan. Your little guidescope is performing well

Originally Posted by dugnsuz

Great work guys.
I think you've done a great job there.
Doug

Thanks Doug

Originally Posted by Aster

Inspiration

You probably said to Barbara when you left " I can do better then that "

Excellent shot. Hat of to both of you

No Alexander we can't surpass your efforts all that time ago Thanks for the positive comments

Originally Posted by h0ughy

well done, the colours look good to me and being the first go WOW

Thanks Houghy

Thanks for taking the time to comment guys. We'll try and get some better data on a more favourable night and hope to do better.

[EzyStyles (Eric)]

excellent work guys. i always see you guys improving on your work,. ! keep it up.