The Lambda Centauri Nebula (IC 2944) in Centaurus

Octane (Humayun) · #1 20-03-2010, 04:25 AM

All,

I think I'm really on a roll and just can't wait to get the new CCD into my grubby little hands.

This is the pick of the bunch, thus far, although, I'm quite enamoured with my M83, as well.

Read and view here.

Your comments, critique, etc., are most welcome and appreciated.

H

DeanoNZL (Adrian) · #2 20-03-2010, 04:38 AM

Like a kid waiting for X-mas

Nice shot H.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

All,

I think I'm really on a roll and just can't wait to get the new CCD into my grubby little hands.

This is the pick of the bunch, thus far, although, I'm quite enamoured with my M83, as well.

Read and view here.

Your comments, critique, etc., are most welcome and appreciated.

H

TrevorW · #3 20-03-2010, 10:10 PM

Been a busy little boy H don't worry your new toy isn't that far away

top shot by the way

danielsun · #4 20-03-2010, 10:27 PM

Wow H, I have been waiting for this one from you and that has turned out very nice indeed!

I have to get cracking and process my Lambada from the same night.

Cheers Daniel.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #5 20-03-2010, 10:49 PM

Looovely.

troypiggo (Troy) · #6 21-03-2010, 08:55 AM

Stunning yet again. This is the Running Chicken? I can never see it and have no idea what part is supposed to look like a chicken.

Again, love the star colour control. Those bok globules are easy to see too.

Is it just me, or are you having a bit of a star roundness issue in the corners?

Lester · #7 21-03-2010, 09:14 AM

Very nice image Humayun. I always enjoy your work.

All the best.

multiweb (Marc) · #8 21-03-2010, 09:20 AM

Gorgeous shot beautifully processed. You're on a roll mate.

browndog (Ian) · #9 21-03-2010, 11:10 AM

Another top image.
Great capture and processing.
Keep 'em coming.

RobF (Rob) · #10 21-03-2010, 11:18 PM

I love the care that you put into processing Humayun. The star (and neb) colours are just breathtaking. I'm glad you're back in the astrophotography saddle and enjoying yourself too.

TheDecepticon · #11 21-03-2010, 11:40 PM

It certainly is a great image, very well processed and presented. Good stuff!

richardo (Rich) · #12 22-03-2010, 12:19 AM

Beautiful work Humayan!!
Lovely processing.

Enjoyed your last lot of images... these being the swan song for this setup.

Bring on the new camera and what you'll be doing with it!

Man, don't you hate waiting!!

Seriously, a lovely wind up here H.

All the best
Rich

Octane (Humayun) · #13 25-03-2010, 11:54 AM

Adrian,

Haha, you bet! Just over a week left, now.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanoNZL

Like a kid waiting for X-mas

Nice shot H.

Trevor,

I certainly made the most of the clear skies available to us at Snake Valley. I was desperate for a fix and I got it.

Cheers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevorW

Been a busy little boy H don't worry your new toy isn't that far away

top shot by the way

Daniel,

Thanks! Now, chop, chop! Where's yours?

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielsun

Wow H, I have been waiting for this one from you and that has turned out very nice indeed!

I have to get cracking and process my Lambada from the same night.

Cheers Daniel.

Jeanette,

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Looovely.

Troy,

Don't look at me, man -- I've no idea where it is, either! Mike Sidonio explained it one of his posts, and, I'm pretty sure Martin Pugh's shows it quite well.

Yes, you are correct, I have some issues in the corners. I have no idea what type of field flattener to get -- it's going to show up even worse on the new CCD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Stunning yet again. This is the Running Chicken? I can never see it and have no idea what part is supposed to look like a chicken.

Again, love the star colour control. Those bok globules are easy to see too.

Is it just me, or are you having a bit of a star roundness issue in the corners?

H

Octane (Humayun) · #14 25-03-2010, 11:56 AM

Lester,

Thank you -- I appreciate the support.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester

Very nice image Humayun. I always enjoy your work.

All the best.

Marc,

Cheers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by multiweb

Gorgeous shot beautifully processed. You're on a roll mate.

Ian,

Thanking you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by browndog

Another top image.
Great capture and processing.
Keep 'em coming.

Rob,

Thank you for the kind comment. Stars are something that I've recently started paying more attention to in processing. In the past, I was a bit careless.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobF

I love the care that you put into processing Humayun. The star (and neb) colours are just breathtaking. I'm glad you're back in the astrophotography saddle and enjoying yourself too.

Gray,

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDecepticon

It certainly is a great image, very well processed and presented. Good stuff!

H

Octane (Humayun) · #15 25-03-2010, 11:58 AM

Rich,

Thanks, so much!

I think I will miss DSLR imaging. It is a right royal pain in the you-know-what. The final straw was imaging during summer time and having to put up with horrendous amounts of noise.

I have to say, as a swan song to this set up, I'm really happy with these results.

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardo

Beautiful work Humayan!!
Lovely processing.

Enjoyed your last lot of images... these being the swan song for this setup.

Bring on the new camera and what you'll be doing with it!

Man, don't you hate waiting!!

Seriously, a lovely wind up here H.

All the best
Rich

Thanks again, everyone. It was a pleasure working on these and sharing them with you.

H

sjastro · #16 25-03-2010, 01:41 PM

Excellent image Humayun.

Steven

atalas · #17 25-03-2010, 04:47 PM

Wonderful work H! really good to see you hitting It hard again and not wasting you god given talent dude!

Jen · #18 25-03-2010, 10:50 PM

wow H another stunning Snake Valley pic very nice
I cant wait to see what you can do when the new toy arrives

Bassnut (Fred) · #19 25-03-2010, 10:53 PM

Gaud, just amazing. Ditch the CCD order, you cant top that.

Ric · #20 26-03-2010, 02:53 PM

Fantastic image H.

I with you I've never been able to spot the chicken.

Cheers