Second Attempt at the Orion Nebula - M42

[RB (Andrew)]

Yep I like the first one better Matt.

[AlexN]

I like all 3, however I think as far as aesthetics go, the black point edited version is the best.

[StephenM (Stephen)]

Well done Matty! All 3 versions look great to me, but (on my monitor at least) I do like the extra cloud detail in the second reprocessed version.

Cheers,
Stephen

[gregbradley]

That really is a good image. You've got the full dynamic range going there and show the Trapezium as well.

Greg.

[stevenc77]

You've gotta be happy with that one Matty! Imagine how good it will be with a few more subs to bring out the core just that little bit more, and even with a few more for a little touch more of the darker parts of the nebulosity! Great colours as well...looking foward to the image with those extra subs! Have you tried using noiseware or the photoshop noise reduction on the jpegs you have posted? To me that would really add some softness to the image and reduce the background dark noise in the images. Well done.

[Bassnut (Fred)]

Top image Matt. The core is well resolved albiet a slightly odd colour balance. I think you could actually lower the background more and even more selective sharpening.

Being an overposted image, I think you should do more subs too, to cut it with the best. 1 10 min sub is just asking for grief. The posted res is not flash also, given the competition, but then you might not care about that .

[Ric]

Hi Matt, a great looking image. The central core looks awesome with no over cooking and I can see 4 stars in the trap.

You've done a fine job with this image.

Cheers

[winensky]

Great images. No crit here as all three are better than anything I have taken of M42.

[Screwdriverone (Chris)]

Nice one Matty!

Seems this one has already been promoted to your avatar picture, well done!

Cheers

Chris

[Matty P (Matt)]

Thanks to everyone for your comments. It is really appreciated.

Originally Posted by Bassnut

Top image Matt. The core is well resolved albiet a slightly odd colour balance. I think you could actually lower the background more and even more selective sharpening.

Being an overposted image, I think you should do more subs too, to cut it with the best. 1 10 min sub is just asking for grief. The posted res is not flash also, given the competition, but then you might not care about that .

Thanks Fred,

Again, I do agree I could lower the background etc. but at the moment I am happy with the image. I know the posted res is quite small but compressing a Hi-Res image so that it can be posted doesn't look the best. If you like I can post a higher res image on my website.

I did feel like I was cutting the imaging session short by only collecting a total of 60 minutes worth of data. Especially only capturing 3 x 8 minute subs.

Originally Posted by Screwdriverone

Nice one Matty!

Seems this one has already been promoted to your avatar picture, well done!

Cheers

Chris

Thanks Chris,

It sure has! I thought it was time for a new avatar.

[AlexN]

Hah matty... I changed my avatar to my Celestron SCT M42 image too...

[Matty P (Matt)]

Originally Posted by AlexN

Hah matty... I changed my avatar to my Celestron SCT M42 image too...

M42 makes a great avatar doesn't it Alex. Especially if it was imaged with a SCT.

I thinking about doing another reprocess of this image. Still not overly happy with it.

[Jen]

Nice new avi u have got there Matty great work well done buddy
Hey, I was just wondering what is that object in the bottom right hand corner of the pic that you have captured i dont recall seeing it ever before

[Matty P (Matt)]

Originally Posted by Jen

Nice new avi u have got there Matty great work well done buddy
Hey, I was just wondering what is that object in the bottom right hand corner of the pic that you have captured i dont recall seeing it ever before

Thanks Jen.

I'm not sure what object you are talking about Jen.

Is it the reflection flare in the corner? Because there is no other object apart from M42 in this image.

[Jen]

Originally Posted by Matty P

Thanks Jen.

I'm not sure what object you are talking about Jen.

Is it the reflection flare in the corner? Because there is no other object apart from M42 in this image.

Yes Matty it must be the reflecton flare there in the corner it looked kinda interesting LOL its amazing what the mind can make you think sometimes haha