deep vdB152

[Tom Davis (Tom)]

I wanted to go deeper with vdB152 than my past image so I took a few nights to
collect lum and color data. Here is what I came up with:

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astr...s-1_0000ee.htm

I think I have invoked the law of diminishing returns. More time would mean less
as more of the background dust comes out making it harder to see the more
striking features.

Tom

[atalas]

Looks great Tom.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

All lovely images Tom but comapring the ASA and RH versions the RH is more colourful and perhaps slightly deeper in nebuolosity (?) but the ASA version looks to be slightly higher resolution with the fine structures in the neb a little more obvious and maybe shows fainter fainter stars?...not much in it, perhaps it is an illusion

Again all cracker images - just an observation

Mike

[Paul Haese]

Man that is Hoovering. The colour, detail and 3D effect of the dust on the star field is fabulous. Nicely done Tom.

[Alchemy (Clive)]

Nice work Tom

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Beautiful work as usual.

[Lester]

I appreciate the view, thanks Tom.

[gregbradley]

That is very deep and colourful. A wonderful image.

Greg.

[Tom Davis (Tom)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

That is very deep and colourful. A wonderful image.

Greg.

Thanks Greg.

Originally Posted by Lester

I appreciate the view, thanks Tom.

Thanks Lester.

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Beautiful work as usual.

Thanks jjj. The "as usual" gives me performance pressure!!

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Nice work Tom

Cheers Clive!

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Man that is Hoovering. The colour, detail and 3D effect of the dust on the star field is fabulous. Nicely done Tom.

I appreciate your kindness Paul.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

All lovely images Tom but comapring the ASA and RH versions the RH is more colourful and perhaps slightly deeper in nebuolosity (?) but the ASA version looks to be slightly higher resolution with the fine structures in the neb a little more obvious and maybe shows fainter fainter stars?...not much in it, perhaps it is an illusion

Again all cracker images - just an observation

Mike

I agree that the ASA image has tighter stars and more detail. I believe this is because of multiple reasons: 1) RHA/FSQ had longer exposures, 2) the seeing was poor, 3) the star I chose to focus the RHA on was too bright (mag 4) thus making the Focusmax routine not as tight, 4) more aggressive stretch of the data in the RHA/FSQ image.

I know, I know .... excuses, excuses. Oh well, I'll keep trying!

Originally Posted by atalas

Looks great Tom.

Thanks mate!

[Ross G]

A beautiful photo Tom.

Ross.

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

Awesome colours and detail. It's amazing how much stuff is out there and you've captured it extremely well. Thanks for a nice view.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Another master piece Tom. Loads of dust for sure. Very interesting field

[Tom Davis (Tom)]

Originally Posted by multiweb

Another master piece Tom. Loads of dust for sure. Very interesting field

Lots of dust for sure. The way I like them. Thanks Marc.

Originally Posted by SkyViking

Awesome colours and detail. It's amazing how much stuff is out there and you've captured it extremely well. Thanks for a nice view.

Thanks Rolf.

Originally Posted by Ross G

A beautiful photo Tom.

Ross.

I appreciate it, Ross.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Tom Davis

I know, I know .... excuses, excuses. Oh well, I'll keep trying!

Thanks mate!

Keep trying?? Maate, you are just about the best at this game already there's no more notches left to raise the bar