M24 - The small Sagittarius Star Cloud

[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Lovely. Looking around the high resolution version beautifully shows an assortment of favourites.

Thanks kindly Jeff. The FoV does put a few of the "usual suspects" into perspective.

Originally Posted by MrB

Took a while to download the biggest version, but it was worth the wait!!
Awesome.

Cheers Simon! Its a slight trade off. I'd like to provide an even larger version do show more detail alas it would simply take too long to download and chew up my hosting provider bandwidth. The full size (1:1) is 15107x7615 pixels (~115megapixels).

Originally Posted by multiweb

That is just awesome mate. It's going to take me a while to fully appreciate this. Still sinking in. Since your Rho Oph I'm starting to get into doing mosaics too and learning registar. You're an inspiration mate.

Pleased you enjoyed it Marc. Mosaics are the pinnacle of imaging IMO. The ability to deliver a wide field with suitable resolution adds depth and impact. There are so many ways to pair objects which typically provides a unique perspective. You're only limited by your imagination and patience. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by avandonk

Not bad Jase.

What is that old saying 'to those that are given much, much is expected'. You have outdone yourself.

Superb

Thanks Bert. No expectations - No disappointment! Using different methods to frame common objects and then following through with the execution is the challenge. Its always easy to start these kind of projects, but to have the commitment to complete them is another story.

Originally Posted by lacad01

Beautiful work, well worth all the effort

Cheers Adam. Thanks for taking the time to check it out and make comment.

Originally Posted by telecasterguru

Well, I don't know where to start. Amazing capture and wonderful skills in pulling it all together. So much to see, Wow.

Frank

Thanks Frank. It's an interesting adventure with multi panel mosaics. You end up collecting so much data with no real gauge as to how things will turn out. Until had collected what I thought was enough, I did a quick process to ensure all frames where overlapping. Once I knew this was ok, the pressure is off. Last thing I wanted to do was wait another year to complete the data acquisition! Though I can see that future mega imaging projects could easily span many months, but I will not be going down that path for a while to come. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by dugnsuz

An amazing and welcome return jase.
The high res image is fantastic - each individual object is so well resolved and processed.
Once again...inspirational!
Doug

Cheers Doug. As a fellow admirer of fine wide fields - thank you. If people find my work as an inspiration, then the result has been a success. The more people that try their hand at imaging due to this being a catalyst, the better.

Originally Posted by montewilson

Well done Jase - Its great t see you are still refining your craft. Never happy with the status quo!

I am pretty much out of the game now. Work, study and family give me little time to take pictures and since I sold the STL, it hasn't been anywhere near as rewarding, even with a 20Da that a friend kindly lent me.

I will probably be selling my gear soon, I'm not using it. I've got more than $10k of stuff but strangely my wife isn't hassling me to sell it, I just think it would be better used to tidy up a few finances. I've always been keen on AP so I will come back to it again later in life when 30Mpx cameras are cheap! Keep an eye out on the classifieds although I don't think there is much you need.

Regards

Monte

Thanks Monte. Indeed, as soon as you stop trying to top your last effort, you might as well give in. There is so much to learn, so many targets and so little time.

Sorry to hear of your close to imaging. Other influences can certainly impact output, but I look at it a different light. As others find relaxation in their own pursuits, so do I through imaging. Once bitten by the imaging bug, you'll return. Resistance is futile so I'd hold on to your gear. Your FSQ is priceless given its such an early release if I recall correctly - certainly a keeper. Thanks for your comments.

Originally Posted by DavidU

Jase, there is not much more I can say but
Wonderous.

Cheers David. The large resolution is "scroll-worthiness" to wander around the scene.

Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

not only is this image an absolute superlative example of what someone who knows what they are doing, can produce.

But it serves as an example for uber noobs like me, to aspire to something greater. Let me put that into perspective, i bought a QHY8 a few days ago, and have felt like throwing it in the bin, this however gives me the incentive to stick at it, and that surely must be a reward in itself.

thank you

Cheers Duncan. One must crawl before they can walk or run. Everyone has different goals when it comes to imaging - depends on how much time you're willing to commit. As you know, there are plenty of experienced people on these forums willing to help out. Use it to your advantage as there are steep learning curves ahead. You've taken a step in the right direction with the Qhy8. A few hours under clear skies will certainly yield improved results. Wrestling with equipment woes is a part of the journey. Thanks again for the kind words.

Originally Posted by JohnG

Not much one can say, Jase,

Superb

Cheers

Thanks John. Pleased you liked it mate!

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[Matty P (Matt)]

Wow Jase, I'm lost for words.

The hi res is just amazing. So much to see.

Truly stunning!

[Gallifreyboy]

Truly stunning. Thankyou for sharing. I will update my computer desktop image accordingly.

[h0ughy (David)]

Fantastic image Jase - btw the lagoon neb stands out like a footprint on the beach - wonderful. your are in competition to ESA ----> with that work of art

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Superb Jase, just suberb! A mammoth effort for sure but what a pay off!!

Cheers Marcus

[Tom Davis (Tom)]

Excellent reference image!

Tom

[atalas]

Excellent as always Jase!

[Hagar (Doug)]

An absolutely amazing image Jase. Your skills stand you well with an image of this calibre. The detail over such a huge area is superb.

Lovely image. A real DM winner here.

[TrevorW]

I was going to say something but it's all been said before

[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by Matty P

Wow Jase, I'm lost for words.

The hi res is just amazing. So much to see.

Truly stunning!

Pleased you enjoyed it Matty! Thanks for your comments.

Originally Posted by Gallifreyboy

Truly stunning. Thankyou for sharing. I will update my computer desktop image accordingly.

Thanks Peter. Hope you've got a 24" monitor to enjoy the full size image as a desktop background.

Originally Posted by h0ughy

Fantastic image Jase - btw the lagoon neb stands out like a footprint on the beach - wonderful. your are in competition to ESA ----> with that work of art

Cheers Houghy. Yes, I saw the work of Stéphane Guisard on another forum. Incredible work indeed. Something like a 52 panel mosaic using an fsq/stl11k totalling more than 200+ hours exposure time. I guess its not out of the question, but I suspect I'd be beaten by bad weather to challenge it. Will stick to more realistic challenges that I can complete in a single season!

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

Superb Jase, just suberb! A mammoth effort for sure but what a pay off!!

Cheers Marcus

Thanks Marcus. Always rewarding when a plan comes together. Rather frustrating when it doesn't, but thats one of challenges.

Originally Posted by Tom Davis

Excellent reference image!

Tom

Thanks Tom. Looking forward to hearing your presentation at AIC. A month to go. woohoooo!

Originally Posted by atalas

Excellent as always Jase!

Cheers Louie. Thanks for checking it out!

Originally Posted by Hagar

An absolutely amazing image Jase. Your skills stand you well with an image of this calibre. The detail over such a huge area is superb.

Lovely image. A real DM winner here.

Pleased you liked it Doug. Perhaps you can push your FSQ to do the same. They're a great instrument as Louie can also attest. A DM winner? - Plenty of time before then to see if what else is possible, but might be on the cards assuming I get my act together and enter next year. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by TrevorW

I was going to say something but it's all been said before

Cheers Trevor. Your simple acknowledgement is enough for me. Thanks for checking it out.

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[Benny L (Ben)]

quick question Jase.. How much overlap is there between images in the mosaic? I have done a number of terrestrial images that result on the order of 1 gigapixel or more and I usually go for about 25% overlap between images.

Just curious to see if you have done something similar

[RobF (Rob)]

Wow, wow and WoW!

Thanks so much for sharing AND giving us the details on how you achieved this magic Jase. I just can't decide what the highlight is. So many nebs and clouds in fantastic detail, and I can't get over the teeming masses of stars in the bottom right corner - all beautifully resolved!!

[Terry B]

Amazing image.
Now what to do with it?
A very big wall needs to be covered.

[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by Benny L

quick question Jase.. How much overlap is there between images in the mosaic? I have done a number of terrestrial images that result on the order of 1 gigapixel or more and I usually go for about 25% overlap between images.

Just curious to see if you have done something similar

Sure Ben. I'd like to give you a straight answer, but there isn't one. Depends on a couple of items, predominately on the pointing accuracy of your mount. It is critical that the RA and DEC coordinates you provide are centered in the camera's FoV with a high degree of precision. If your mount and/or its pointing model is accurate then overlap can be reduced. If you've not heard of plate solving before you'll probably want to do some research as it will save time in building a pointing model and other auxiliary activities (many uses). The goal would be to have as little overlap as possible to maximise image real estate, but in reality there are limitations. Clearly, you don't want to go too lean in fear of not having panels overlap. This is a pain as you'll need to go back and collected more data. It will happen to you as it did to me - its all a part of the learning curve and fun! I work on a 10% overlap for mosaics with this set up. Tools like Registar used to align the panels will work with as little as 3%, but I don't see the value in challenging that. Hope that helps. If you want to chat about plate solving or other similar aspects of mosaic work feel free to start another thread in the appropriate section on the forum - I've assisted others in this quest so theres probably quite a bit already online here if you search for it.

Originally Posted by RobF

Wow, wow and WoW!

Thanks so much for sharing AND giving us the details on how you achieved this magic Jase. I just can't decide what the highlight is. So many nebs and clouds in fantastic detail, and I can't get over the teeming masses of stars in the bottom right corner - all beautifully resolved!!

Thanks Rob. Its quite a dilemma to chose the favourite target. I like M23, the open cluster right at the top, but there are so many faint wisps of Ha spread throughout the image that could be good targets at much longer focal lengths. Like Tom mentioned in his post, its a great reference image for those wanting to try a few different targets not regularly imaged.

Originally Posted by Terry B

Amazing image.
Now what to do with it?
A very big wall needs to be covered.

Cheers Terry. Pleased you liked it. Will be certain to make a print of it in due time.

[MrB (Simon)]

Originally Posted by RobF

I just can't decide what the highlight is.
......
and I can't get over the teeming masses of stars in the bottom right corner - all beautifully resolved!!

Yep, thats what does it for me. With my 15" laptop monitor I like to scroll down from top right down to bottom right and watch the density increase untill you're staring at a gold mass! Awesome.

Originally Posted by jase

Like Tom mentioned in his post, its a great reference image for those wanting to try a few different targets not regularly imaged.

Exactly! have already spotted a few unusual thing's I'd like to target at some stage in future

[Tamtarn]

That is a remarkable achievement Jase

Each and every nebulae resolved so well, the intricate star fields and dark lanes in the star clouds make it so fascinating to scroll around this gem.

It's certainly worth the wait to see each of your new projects. Thanks for sharing your time and effort with us all once again.

David & Barb

[gregbradley]

I just wanted to add that you bring a great deal of professionalism in your approach in imaging to this forum.

You set a good example of a great approach to anything of being a professional in whatever you do. You are willing to take that extra step and train up on the subject and then not back off from the hard work and effort involved. Well done mate.

Greg.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

I just wanted to add that you bring a great deal of professionalism in your approach in imaging to this forum.

You set a good example of a great approach to anything of being a professional in whatever you do. You are willing to take that extra step and train up on the subject and then not back off from the hard work and effort involved. Well done mate.

Greg.

Well said. The man's a legend. Always helpful and great for tutorials or resources.

[RB (Andrew)]

Jase, wonderful to see you back again and what an incredible image to kick off with.
It truly does make a fantastic reference image mate.

Breathtaking work as always.
I'm going to indulge in the hi-res version for a while.

Cheers
Andrew

[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by Tamtarn

That is a remarkable achievement Jase

Each and every nebulae resolved so well, the intricate star fields and dark lanes in the star clouds make it so fascinating to scroll around this gem.

It's certainly worth the wait to see each of your new projects. Thanks for sharing your time and effort with us all once again.

David & Barb

Thanks David and Barb! Pleased you like it. Not sure what the future holds for other targets. I've got a few plans, a couple probably way too ambitious but will certainly see what can be achieved.

Originally Posted by gregbradley

I just wanted to add that you bring a great deal of professionalism in your approach in imaging to this forum.

You set a good example of a great approach to anything of being a professional in whatever you do. You are willing to take that extra step and train up on the subject and then not back off from the hard work and effort involved. Well done mate.

Greg.

Originally Posted by multiweb

Well said. The man's a legend. Always helpful and great for tutorials or resources.

Thanks for the kind words Greg and Marc. However, I'm no more professional, passionate and talented than other folks here. Its about pushing the boundaries and being open to possibilities (never say never attitude). One of the fundamentals of this forum is about sharing ones experiences and the journey. If others can benefit from imparting such information or valued opinions, we've all achieved something.

Originally Posted by RB

Jase, wonderful to see you back again and what an incredible image to kick off with.
It truly does make a fantastic reference image mate.

Breathtaking work as always.
I'm going to indulge in the hi-res version for a while.

Cheers
Andrew

Cheers Andrew. Probably been a couple of months since being online. Time goes quick. Hope to hang around for a while! Thanks for taking the time to check out the image and make comment.

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