NGC 602 is an outlying nebula in the SMC which I have imaged before but I thought it was time to have another go at it. I wanted to get more data, particularly some deep OIII, but the weather has been playing its usual tricks so this is all I have but I do plan to go back to see if I can get more of the faint extensions.
Liking the mauve colouring and can see some faint vertical extensions there, rather reminiscent of Thors Helmet that should come out nicely with some more exposure
It is a minor thing and I'm seeing it in a few images lately but I'm not keen on the star reduction that leaves uniform halos around the stars, Russ Cromans Star Shrink action has a tendency to do this.
Look forward to seeing what you can bring out here Steve
This is a seriously faint target. You've done a great job.
Thanks M&T
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Looks like a set of pouting lips
Liking the mauve colouring and can see some faint vertical extensions there, rather reminiscent of Thors Helmet that should come out nicely with some more exposure
It is a minor thing and I'm seeing it in a few images lately but I'm not keen on the star reduction that leaves uniform halos around the stars, Russ Cromans Star Shrink action has a tendency to do this.
Look forward to seeing what you can bring out here Steve
Mike
Thanks Mike. You picked correctly - there is a bit of RC starshrink in here. I don't mind it myself but I could quite easily leave it out. BTW I discovered this from Don Goldman:
Looking good there Steve. I did a test image of this one to see if I wanted to pursue it. I'd also seen Don's version. Also known as the Lizard nebula.
It looks like its going to need some long exposure time.
Thanks Paul. I'm hoping for this horrible weather to clear a bit in the next few days so I can get more data.
I hear you Steve. I have been working on getting the odd hour here and there on 3 projects. Clear here today but looks like cloud is moving in tonight. The forecast for the following days seems to change like "the weather" on a daily basis. Its getting a little frustrating. Getting those outer extensions might take a considerable amount of time and I look forward to your results. I think Fred did 40 minute subs to get those out with his 10" RCOS.
I hear you Steve. I have been working on getting the odd hour here and there on 3 projects. Clear here today but looks like cloud is moving in tonight. The forecast for the following days seems to change like "the weather" on a daily basis. Its getting a little frustrating. Getting those outer extensions might take a considerable amount of time and I look forward to your results. I think Fred did 40 minute subs to get those out with his 10" RCOS.
Yep - very annoying and we're supposed to be in an El Nino which is supposed to mean drier weather. I usually use 30 minute subs for Ha and OIII but perhaps I might go longer this time. Of course I'm using the STXL6303 this time which is more sensitive than the other camera.
Very nice image, interesting target too . It's one of those unusual spots where you can capture a galaxy behind a nebula - you've detected the face-on spiral that's a feature of the spectacular Hubble shot of this nebula, so kudos to you!
Very nice image, interesting target too . It's one of those unusual spots where you can capture a galaxy behind a nebula - you've detected the face-on spiral that's a feature of the spectacular Hubble shot of this nebula, so kudos to you!
Thanks Andy
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Same!.. and not looking good for the weekend either...and then the bloody Moon comes back ...mugs game this sometimes
Mike
Amen to that!
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How are you doing this from home Steve, all I have had here in Garran is wall to wall clouds.
(I enjoyed your recent M51 too !!! )
There have been one or two clear nights. This data was obtained during the only two clear nights in the last 3 weeks I think. Maybe there was a hole over Theodore but not Garran. Generally this month has been a write-off though. Thanks for the comments about the M51 image.
The forecast for the following days seems to change like "the weather" on a daily basis. Its getting a little frustrating. Getting those outer extensions might take a considerable amount of time and I look forward to your results. I think Fred did 40 minute subs to get those out with his 10" RCOS.
...mugs game this sometimes 
