Vanilla trifid

[Peter Ward]

This one nearly drove me spare...as Louie mentioned in a "same object from similar location" post...awful seeing in the Sydney area....plus the urban lights in my area are clearly getting worse as I don't think I ever really tamed the gradients.

That said, rather than clip the blacks, figured I'd show the faint background stuff, even if it does have an artificial colour tinge.

But, hey, it was clear & fun to do....and M20 is still such a pretty object.

The link is here

Hope you still enjoy my urban view

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

A very pleasing view Peter - and reasonably sharp. Commiserations on the seeing but beggars can't be choosers I guess ... I've had 150 minutes of good seeing in the last 2 years! Time to move to a darker site!

[Placidus (Mike and Trish)]

Very sharp result, and particularly good HH jet and evaporative gaseous globule. Achieved in short order, too.

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

Very pleasing result Pete, in particular given limited integration. Perhaps background is a tad greenish Great detail in the both nebulosities

[atalas]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

This one nearly drove me spare...as Louie mentioned in a "same object from similar location" post...awful seeing in the Sydney area....plus the urban lights in my area are clearly getting worse as I don't think I ever really tamed the gradients.

That said, rather than clip the blacks, figured I'd show the faint background stuff, even if it does have an artificial colour tinge.

But, hey, it was clear & fun to do....and M20 is still such a pretty object.

The link is here

Hope you still enjoy my urban view

Still a great result Peter the faint stuff around the Trifid is wonderful too!stop winging old man

There was some good seeing on the 22/23/ 4....did you catch any data that night?would of made for some great luminance for this shot!

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Pretty good result for your location though Peter. Perhaps a touch of HLVG might help with the slight greenish background tint.

Cheers

Steve

[topheart]

As always, I am amazed what you can achieve from the Sydney SoupPlus!
Cheers,
Tim

[Retrograde (Pete)]

Vanilla perhaps but beautifully done - especially considering your urban location.

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by topheart

As always, I am amazed what you can achieve from the Sydney SoupPlus!
Cheers,
Tim

Thanks Tim, but I suspect I'll have to migrate to Narrow Band imaging soon...gets harder with every new boat arrival

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Pretty good result for your location though Peter. Perhaps a touch of HLVG might help with the slight greenish background tint.

Cheers

Steve

Ta Steve...tinkered with some more...but I suspect I'll need a tad more data and total repro before I'm happy

Originally Posted by atalas

Still a great result Peter the faint stuff around the Trifid is wonderful too!stop winging old man

There was some good seeing on the 22/23/ 4....did you catch any data that night?would of made for some great luminance for this shot!

Thanks Louie...yes... I'm officially a grumpy old man...and I missed the good seeing.

Originally Posted by Slawomir

Very pleasing result Pete, in particular given limited integration. Perhaps background is a tad greenish Great detail in the both nebulosities

Originally Posted by Placidus

Very sharp result, and particularly good HH jet and evaporative gaseous globule. Achieved in short order, too.

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

A very pleasing view Peter - and reasonably sharp. Commiserations on the seeing but beggars can't be choosers I guess ... I've had 150 minutes of good seeing in the last 2 years! Time to move to a darker site!

Thanks Gentlemen....imaging from a dark site would be a wonderful thing...
...sigh..no more green gradients...I'm thinking a move to the Southern Highlands in retirement might not be such a bad idea But how to sell it to the little lady who runs things around here

[madwayne (Wayne)]

Great image Peter, given the conditions.

Take it from someone who moved from Sydney down to the Highlands (I'm at Robertson) you'll get less Astronomy down here than Sydney. When we get clear nights they are cracking, and mighty cold at this time of the year. Maybe somewhere West of the freeway, like Canyonleigh, might be worth considering.

Wayne

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by madwayne

Great image Peter, given the conditions.

Take it from someone who moved from Sydney down to the Highlands (I'm at Robertson) you'll get less Astronomy down here than Sydney. When we get clear nights they are cracking, and mighty cold at this time of the year. Maybe somewhere West of the freeway, like Canyonleigh, might be worth considering.

Wayne

Thanks for the advice Wayne ...I installed a 3.5 metre dome for a client in Robertson many, many, moons ago and often wondered how the local weather there worked for him.

Cold wouldn't bother me...I can operate my set-up remotely

[Slawomir (Suavi)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Thanks Gentlemen....imaging from a dark site would be a wonderful thing...
...sigh..no more green gradients...I'm thinking a move to the Southern Highlands in retirement might not be such a bad idea But how to sell it to the little lady who runs things around here

I'm in the same boat at you Pete! I think you could start complaining about pollution and how it adversely affects health

[Atmos (Colin)]

Very nice Peter!
If you get some decent seeing next full moon redoing the luminance will really allow that Alluna to show its contrast and sharpness

[JA]

A Wonderful Image

Best
JA

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by JA

A Wonderful Image

Best
JA

Nah...it's just plain vanilla (aka "Space Balls" yoghurt)

Originally Posted by Atmos

Very nice Peter!
If you get some decent seeing next full moon redoing the luminance will really allow that Alluna to show its contrast and sharpness

I try to avoid imaging under a full moon...but am pleased to say I finally tracked down that directory I had last year's data in.

I've now combined both images!

NEW! Improved!...but same URL

Originally Posted by Slawomir

I'm in the same boat at you Pete! I think you could start complaining about pollution and how it adversely affects health

Ah...yes..my health...well at least I'm still kicking !

[alpal]

Hi Peter,
that's a great shot -
almost unbelievable from a suburban location.
I'd love to image this wonderful target.
The blues have a slightly strange hue.
I think the blues need a bit of adjustment
by boosting cyan for neutral & blue in Photoshop -
"selective colour. "

cheers
Allan

[gregbradley]

Remarkably sharp and detailed. I like the "snails" eye stalks, so detailed.

The reds/pinks worked really well.

Greg.

[Andy01 (Andy)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

NEW! Improved!...but same URL

Now you're talking!
This new version is lovely, super sharp, well balanced and exactly the quality we have come to expect and enjoy from you

Rippabonzabeauty mate!

[Atmos (Colin)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

I try to avoid imaging under a full moon...but am pleased to say I finally tracked down that directory I had last year's data in.

My bad, was supposed to say "new moon"

Looking a wee bit sharper now

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Yep, 'uuuge improvement! Beautiful!