M8 longest total exposure with the 40D

[Tamtarn]

M8 Lagoon nebula taken 12th May

Canon 40D unmodded
Celestron C9.25 . 1490 fl

A total exposure time of 3hrs 42mins

A combination of 8min 10min & 12min exposures . ISO800

Higher res here http://www.pbase.com/rangeviewobserv...03220/original

[h0ughy (David)]

wow that very impressive

[Hagar (Doug)]

Now that is nice Guys. When are you coming back up this way. I need some lessons. I love the translucent appearance of the nebula and the edge detail is striking.

I still want to know why your images load up in that nice display box.

This is one to hang on the wall.

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Houghy

[duncan]

Hi BARB & DAVID,
Who needs the Hi-Res Shot? Damn fine photo is that one.
Thanks for posting. Now the others can play catch-up!LOL
Cheers,
Duncan

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

That is magnificent!
What a team!!

[Astrobserver99 (Rob)]

Beautiful colors and detail!

Cheers

[Dennis]

Wow – that is a wonderful image of M8! The folds and curtains of nebulosity contribute to an amazing 3D effect when I view this on my monitor.

You’ve done a terrific job in capturing and processing this so very well – top stuff!

Cheers

Dennis

[multiweb (Marc)]

As other said before it's a superb picture. Loads of details and real nice colors.

[Alchemy (Clive)]

the curtain edges have a real glowing luminosity about them, as others have said , it gives a 3d effect. good to see someone using lots of hours data to get the detail in an object, nice processing barb

and well done to dave for having to go out in the freezing cold for hours to collect the data.... the unsung hero...... ( i can hear barb saying i need more data )

[Lester]

Beautiful image.

Good on ya Barb and David.

[astroron (Ron)]

I would say that your image is one of the best of M8 by amateure astronomers I have ever seen
A very lovely image, great team work

[RobF (Rob)]

Wow! Truely stunning data and presentation.
Just reward for so much hard work outdoors and in. Definitely one to frame up for the wall I hope?!

[iceman (Mike)]

Fantastic work right there, brilliant image.

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by Hagar

Now that is nice Guys. When are you coming back up this way. I need some lessons. I love the translucent appearance of the nebula and the edge detail is striking.

I still want to know why your images load up in that nice display box.

This is one to hang on the wall.

We were pleased with the data captured Doug and the many hours spent taking time in processing seemed to have paid off.

Still no idea why our images load differently

Originally Posted by duncan

Hi BARB & DAVID,
Who needs the Hi-Res Shot? Damn fine photo is that one.
Thanks for posting. Now the others can play catch-up!LOL
Cheers,
Duncan

Thanks for the comments Duncan appreciate it

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

That is magnificent!
What a team!!

Thanks Jeanette glad you liked it

Originally Posted by Astrobserver99

Beautiful colors and detail!
Cheers

Thanks for looking Rob

Originally Posted by Dennis

Wow – that is a wonderful image of M8! The folds and curtains of nebulosity contribute to an amazing 3D effect when I view this on my monitor.

You’ve done a terrific job in capturing and processing this so very well – top stuff!

Cheers
Dennis

Appreciate your comments Dennis.

David spent the time capturing the data and I really enjoyed processing this one

Originally Posted by Alchemy

the curtain edges have a real glowing luminosity about them, as others have said , it gives a 3d effect. good to see someone using lots of hours data to get the detail in an object, nice processing barb

and well done to dave for having to go out in the freezing cold for hours to collect the data.... the unsung hero...... ( i can hear barb saying i need more data )

Have you been eavesdropping Clive the unsung hero spent a very cold night checking on how his data was going while I kept nice and warm inside I really like my part in this team effort

Originally Posted by Lester

Beautiful image.

Good on ya Barb and David.

Thanks mate

Originally Posted by astroron

I would say that your image is one of the best of M8 by amateure astronomers I have ever seen
A very lovely image, great team work

We very much appreciate your kind words Ron. We both enjoyed our part in producing this image.

[Matty P (Matt)]

Stunning image Barb and David. Very nice indeed. I love the contrast between the edges and the centre of the nebula.

Just beautiful.

[RB (Andrew)]

Lovely shot guys !
Rich colours, beautiful.
BTW did you order your EL panel for flats ?

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by multiweb

As other said before it's a superb picture. Loads of details and real nice colors.

Thanks Marc

Originally Posted by RobF

Wow! Truely stunning data and presentation.
Just reward for so much hard work outdoors and in. Definitely one to frame up for the wall I hope?!

We might just have to get a print done Rob

Originally Posted by iceman

Fantastic work right there, brilliant image.

Appreciate your comments Mike

[Paul Haese]

Now that is sweet. Not often do I see images that I cannot find any fault with (including my own) but that is really nice. I love the way you have kept the image from blowing out in the core, the stars are superb, the sky is about the right shade, the detail is sharp and clear. Probably one of the best 9.25 image I have seen of this object. My recommendation is to send it to Celestron, I am sure they would like to put it on their brochures.

Stunning image and beautifully processed.

[Tamtarn]

Originally Posted by Matty P

Stunning image Barb and David. Very nice indeed. I love the contrast between the edges and the centre of the nebula.
Just beautiful.

Glad you like it Matt

Originally Posted by RB

Lovely shot guys !
Rich colours, beautiful.
BTW did you order your EL panel for flats ?

Thanks for the comments Andrew.
Unfortunately the EL panel has taken a back step due to more important items but we will definitely be getting one eventually