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18-10-2010, 12:49 AM
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David vs Goliaths
I updated and reprocessed a few of my Deep Helix shots this weekend and rearanged the album, in the process I also updated this comparison....I actually had to push process the HST/Blanco shot so it would come close in depth 
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...87496/original
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18-10-2010, 01:26 AM
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Moving to Pandora
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 wow Mike nice shot i actually like it better than the Hubbles 
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18-10-2010, 07:57 AM
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Wow, fantastic, so that is where the bar is now. Thanks for the view Mike. All the best.
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18-10-2010, 09:41 AM
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LOL the eye is certainly on your wonderful efforts Mr Mike "i can do better' Sidonio. I bow to your infinite wisdom and powers......and i like the comparison 
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18-10-2010, 12:53 PM
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Interesting comparison. You have to pay an extra $1 billion to get that little bit of extra resolution! A bit like APO prices.
Didn't you get some of that Ha from Wolfgang?
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18-10-2010, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gregbradley
Interesting comparison.
Didn't you get some of that Ha from Wolfgang?
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No that was a previous attempt done in 2006, this was composed last year over 6 nights over about a month with a portable system travelling 45min each way  ...100% my data
Here is the full frame (almost) version at 30% of full size, to fit it on the screen.
Mike
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18-10-2010, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
I updated and reprocessed a few of my Deep Helix shots this weekend and rearanged the album, in the process I also updated this comparison....I actually had to push process the HST/Blanco shot so it would come close in depth
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...87496/original
I am deluded (see quote in signature)...but it is fun to do
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Fantastic image Mike. Now please contact the guys at HST, show them your image, scold them on what they did and teach them how to use such a monster to get something looking better than a 6 inches lens
Clear Skies
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18-10-2010, 09:21 PM
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Thats impressive Mike, it's certainly a deep image you got there.
The HST image is pretty interesting at full size: http://imgsrc.hubblesite.org/hu/db/i...b-full_jpg.jpg. Those little comet heads everywhere are intriguing. Imagine when they launch the JWST we might get a close-up of the HST field...
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18-10-2010, 09:46 PM
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Very nice comparison Mike. I think we will have to change your name to Hubble Sidonio. Your both about the same size. 
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18-10-2010, 10:20 PM
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holy crap.. even after reading the comments i still wasn't expecting what i saw on the comparison page. that's incredible. an epic image from an epic effort. must be in your top 3??
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18-10-2010, 10:27 PM
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Epic awesomeness Mike.
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18-10-2010, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyViking
Thats impressive Mike, it's certainly a deep image you got there.
The HST image is pretty interesting at full size: http://imgsrc.hubblesite.org/hu/db/i...b-full_jpg.jpg. Those little comet heads everywhere are intriguing. Imagine when they launch the JWST we might get a close-up of the HST field... |
Oh yeh the full res Hubble versions are spectacularly detailed!
But true to form... here is that bit in my shot I think I need better seeing..?
Mike
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18-10-2010, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by philiphart
holy crap.. even after reading the comments i still wasn't expecting what i saw on the comparison page. that's incredible. an epic image from an epic effort. must be in your top 3??
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He he thanks Phil just posted this,
Top three?.. yeh I guess..? That infamous Cen A is still my favourite though exposure, exposure, exposure, simple ....hope the 12" F3.8 helps  
Cheers mate
Mike
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19-10-2010, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Hagar
Very nice comparison Mike. I think we will have to change your name to Hubble Sidonio. Your both about the same size. |
LOL! 
You certainly are a master, Mike, but it is nice to see some of your early work to see that you came up like we are all trying to do. Great stuff!!
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19-10-2010, 12:11 PM
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Dunno about Hubble Sidonio...it's just an insecure delusion fueled by aperture envy  
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19-10-2010, 12:55 PM
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Wow that is awesome!
strongmanmike, can you sharpen the image and add a bit more contrast to it ?
Cheers
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19-10-2010, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
Dunno about Hubble Sidonio...it's just an insecure delusion fueled by aperture envy |
yes and he needs to trade in his station wagon to buy this vehicle - the shuttle car I think it might just fit the scope
SIDHUB could be the numberplate 
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19-10-2010, 01:13 PM
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David wins again!
I must admit your helix shot will be soo hard to top with any gear similar to what us amateurs can get a hold off at this time!
Your image shows more fainter Ha as well. Those hubble boys need a brush up on processing!
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19-10-2010, 01:40 PM
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I just love these comparisons with state of the art Mike. Top work of course, but please keep 'em coming in the future too!
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19-10-2010, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by h0ughy
yes and he needs to trade in his station wagon to buy this vehicle - the shuttle car I think it might just fit the scope
SIDHUB could be the numberplate |
Hey, I could turn it over and convert it into an observatory too
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