C/2009 P1 (Garradd) and the Coathanger 3rd Sept

firstlight (Tony) · #1 06-09-2011, 11:54 PM

I have just processed the shots of Comet Garradd from the 3rd of September. The Moon was interfering quite a bit and I could only put an hour or so in when the cloud pulled the pin for me.

21 x 120 sec subs, darks, flats, Modded 450D, ISO 1600, WO 110mm @ f4.9. Stacked in DSS, processed PS CS5.

OK, I'm pretty convinced that there is some reflection nebula in and around the Coathanger.

h0ughy (David) · #2 07-09-2011, 07:43 AM

fantastic shot - send that off to S&T.

pixinsight can manage the gradient - sign up for a demo

RB (Andrew) · #3 07-09-2011, 09:09 PM

That's a beautiful shot Tony !
I like the colours in this one better.

Like Houghy said, send it in to AS&T.

Bolts_Tweed (Mark) · #4 07-09-2011, 10:03 PM

Nice work Tony - makes fighting off my Rottweiler worthwhile for you

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Mark

firstlight (Tony) · #5 08-09-2011, 12:37 AM

On Dave's advice I downloaded Pixinsight and am trying to climb a pretty steep curve. Here is my first attempt at a repro. Thanks for the encouragement, guys.

firstlight (Tony) · #6 08-09-2011, 05:16 PM

If I have energy I might continue to repro this image, but then again I might just send it to AS&T as it stands.

Cheers