The final Carina!

[DJScotty (Scott)]

This is revision 12. This is the final revision.
I am sure it can be improved with more data, RGB stars, but I have had enough as I am sure you have.

Took the advice of other members and tried 2 minute subs and layer masked the end result with the 15 minute subs to produce a less blown out core/keyhole. It is still a bit blown out but an improvement.

I have to admit it looks really good when printed out on glossy paper. Not so good on some monitors.

Anyway, thanks one and all for your advice and encouragement. I now move on to the Rosette

Full version here
http://www.astrobin.com/152724/B/

Cheers.

DJ Scotty

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Loved watching the evolution of this image Scott and I have to agree the final product is indeed the best version I recon, well done!...except .... it is upside down ... ...No, No leave it!!!

Mike

[DJScotty (Scott)]

Thanks Mike!
I will not be tempted!!!!!

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

Nice one Scott I agree with Mike, your best version for sure - looking forward to seeing the Rosette!

Cheers

Rusty

[DJScotty (Scott)]

Cheers Russell!

[Bassnut (Fred)]

The jet black background sataurated colour makes it pop. Not blown especially is a big improvement

[DJScotty (Scott)]

Thanks Fred.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Turned out well Scott. A nice wide field Eta.

Cheers

Steve

[DJScotty (Scott)]

Thanks Steve

[multiweb (Marc)]

Really like the colors on that repro.

[Placidus (Mike and Trish)]

It is quite lovely. Some images of the big ones (Eta, M42, Tarantula) try to get every last hint of faintest background nebulosity, resulting in a piece of white paper. You've got beautiful interesting structure.

[DJScotty (Scott)]

Thanks Mike and Marc. Your comments are greatly appreciated

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

Beautiful image and lovely colours, well worth printing, excellent work Scott.

[traveller (Bo)]

Wow, just wow....

[codemonkey (Lee)]

Nice one! carina is a hard one to make look good in my opinion, but you've done a great job here.

[RickS (Rick)]

Looking good, Scotty

[DJScotty (Scott)]

Thanks Bo. Appreciated!

Thanks Slawomir. Have to say the improvements are due to you turning me towards Pixinsight and AlPal to FITS Liberator for the stretching of stacks. Plus everyone else who has made very helpful suggestions over time.

[DJScotty (Scott)]

Thanks you Lee and Rick!