Looking back on Orion

[Tamtarn]

Because we haven't imaged for some time we decided to look back on some earlier images of M42 taken in April.

The images were taken on four different nights

We stacked 10 lights in DSS and processed in PS CS2

Pentax ist DL unguided

Thanks to Jase for many valuable hints on other threads which have helped us with our processing.

We think we might be improving a little......any further help is always welcome

Shame about our focus back then though

[little col]

i just love m42 and waiting for it is taking ages , thanks for posting this nebula , you have done a really good job of not burning the ciore out and the nebulosity is very nice and detailed , what were your exposure details?

[Tamtarn]

They were a variety of exposures Col

1x20sec - 4x30sec - 4x50sec - 1x60sec .......... all ISO800

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

All in all a nice result that!

I think your colour balance is good and stars are good well done!

Any image is a good image when you have taken it yourself

The Orion Nebula huh..? Magic!

Mike

[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by Tamtarn

Thanks to Jase for many valuable hints on other threads which have helped us with our processing.

We think we might be improving a little......any further help is always welcome

Don't thank me Barb and David. You're the guys that are putting it all together. No amount of reading can be exchanged for hands on experience. You've come along way.

Besides, learning from me is like your parents teaching you to drive - you inherit their mistakes and bad habits.

Great Image

[little col]

Originally Posted by Tamtarn

They were a variety of exposures Col

1x20sec - 4x30sec - 4x50sec - 1x60sec .......... all ISO800

thanks for the info , i must get the hang of this combining exposures for when orion comes round in the winter

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Wow! That came up very good Barb & David!

You have shown the wings and the Trap at the same time. Not an easy task. It's like you used EasyHDR to process it. Great work.

[Garyh]

Your`e coming along very well with the processing.!!
A very nice M42!!
keep at it!!!
cheers Gary

[Tamtarn]

Thanks for the encouraging remarks guys we appreciate your comments

[Ric]

A very nice image Barb & David, lovely colours and detail.

M42 always reminds me of Summer observing in a Tshirt and not being rugged up like the Michellin man

Cheers

[Dr Nick (Nick)]

Nice

Its good to see M42 this time of year when your not getting 100 per day to look at.

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Ric and Nick

Agree there Ric a couple of deg. warmer sounds good