Yet another M8...

DavidTrap (David) · #1 11-06-2015, 08:42 PM

Certainly not an original target of late, but something bright to try out my new scope.

Taken with a TOA-130 using a reducer from my trusty FS-102. One of the newer reducers for this scope is compatible with the FS-102, so I thought I'd see if it worked the other way around.

6 x 15min Ha images, QSI583. Rough processing in PI - still waiting for Rick's Masterclass!!!

Full resolution image here

Comments / criticisms welcome,

DT

multiweb (Marc) · #2 11-06-2015, 09:14 PM

Super smooth! Top shot.

Joshua Bunn (Joshua) · #3 11-06-2015, 10:59 PM

Top shot David, Loving the contrast and tight start!

gregbradley · #4 11-06-2015, 11:04 PM

Very smooth and detailed. Lovely.

Greg.

DavidTrap (David) · #5 11-06-2015, 11:10 PM

Thanks Gents,

Looking forward to getting a flattener working with this scope. The 645 reducer might have to wait a while!

DT

strongmanmike (Michael) · #6 13-06-2015, 12:48 PM

That's a good Ha Lagoon Dave, it shows so much in Ha

Mike

DavidTrap (David) · #7 13-06-2015, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

That's a good Ha Lagoon Dave, it shows so much in Ha

Mike

Thanks Mike,

I've done a mega data narrowband image of the lagoon before, so I knew this was an easy Ha target to see if the new scope was performing as hoped.

I was never happy with the colour mix I achieved with that image, so I might have to have a go at reprocessing it using Rick's guidance.

DT

rustigsmed (Russell) · #8 13-06-2015, 01:07 PM

super shot!

Andy01 (Andy) · #9 13-06-2015, 01:35 PM

Veeery nice - is it just me or can anyone else see a man's face in profile, looking to our right? Great details mate

DavidTrap (David) · #10 13-06-2015, 03:33 PM

Thanks Russell & Andy.

If I squint a bit, I can see what you mean - might need to have another look after a few drinks!

DT

Stevec35 (Steve) · #11 13-06-2015, 05:05 PM

A very nice M8 David. It always scrubs up well in Ha and I can see the face in profile quite clearly. Never noticed that before.

Cheers

Steve

Regulus (Trevor) · #12 13-06-2015, 06:05 PM

Wow! That's a beautiful photo of M8 David. Deserves a frame.

Trevor

Regulus (Trevor) · #13 13-06-2015, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy01

Veeery nice - is it just me or can anyone else see a man's face in profile, looking to our right? Great details mate

Yep. A very old one. Good call Andy.

trev

DavidTrap (David) · #14 13-06-2015, 06:15 PM

Thanks Steve & Trevor,

I guess the increased contrast helps define the outline of the "face".

DT

RickS (Rick) · #15 14-06-2015, 06:43 AM

Good work, David! Nice detail and the Hourglass is very clearly visible.

Placidus (Mike and Trish) · #16 14-06-2015, 09:38 AM

Very sharp, David, and lots of deep outer wisps captured. You've come up with a plausible compromise between showing everything (which makes it look a bit diagrammatic) and showing the true relationship between the brightest and faintest (which makes the faintest invisible).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy01

.... is it just me or can anyone else see a man's face in profile, looking to our right? ....

I've always thought it's Marge Simpson. On a wider field, you can see the signature piled-up coiffure which is here, blessedly, out of top frame.

DavidTrap (David) · #17 14-06-2015, 11:12 AM

Thanks Rick, Mike and Trish,

Can't see Marge. I was thinking of another Simpsons character - Professor Frink.

The HDR compression tools can certainly be overused - something about "respecting the light".

DT