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02-12-2011, 05:30 PM
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Melotte 15 (IC1805) in Cassiopeia
Hello everyone.
I acquired 24 hours of NB data for this target, and used all of it to build a strong background but chose only the very best frames for the object of interest. So I reckon about 15 hours.
Taken with the CDK 17" from Sierra Remote and Apogee U16M/Don Goldman filters.
I hope you like this one.
http://www.martinpughastrophotograph...5_NB_Final.jpg
cheers
Martin
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02-12-2011, 06:26 PM
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I'm at a complete loss for words.
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02-12-2011, 07:23 PM
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Narrowfield rules!
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Stunning 
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02-12-2011, 08:12 PM
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Do they need the Hubble?  Or should they just hire Martin? 
OMFG! I think I'm gonna cry!! 
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02-12-2011, 08:16 PM
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Exquisite detail Martin.
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02-12-2011, 08:31 PM
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Hubble, no less!
One of the best narrowband images I have seen.
Alex
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02-12-2011, 09:17 PM
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Staggering detail achieved.
John.
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02-12-2011, 10:43 PM
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Exceptional !
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03-12-2011, 01:05 AM
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You like it! I'm pleased and thanks for commenting.
cheers
Martin
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03-12-2011, 12:16 PM
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Highest Observatory in Oz
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Wonderful detail Martin!
Mike
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03-12-2011, 03:01 PM
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Cool colours Martin. Of the narrow band palettes I like this one the best. It looks the most natural. I hate the green stuff but this looks pretty nice. The central detail is excellent with just the right amount of speckle for my taste. There is however some noise in the darker regions, but nothing too extreme. Lovely shot. 
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03-12-2011, 08:57 PM
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and yes look no pink stars
Fantastic
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03-12-2011, 09:30 PM
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Always on the road
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It's wonderful images like this Martin that re-affirm my love for astronomy.
It has a wonderful 3D effect in my eyes with the contrast going on there.
I certainly did like this very much Martin and thanks for showing!!
Darrin...
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03-12-2011, 11:42 PM
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Awesome great image!!
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04-12-2011, 08:39 AM
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Thanks everyone
Paul - I am actually finalizing another version of this and have made major improvements on the noise control and star blending.
cheers
Martin
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04-12-2011, 08:51 AM
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Superb shot Martin. Your rig is working really well.
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05-12-2011, 05:27 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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The depth is incredible. It looks 3D!
Superb, Martin.
Officially blown away by this one this morning. I looked on the web for other images of this region and this is clearly the best out there.
It's now IOTW.
I look forward to seeing this on APOD!
Last edited by iceman; 05-12-2011 at 06:31 AM.
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05-12-2011, 08:18 AM
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Agreed, wow. Love the pallet as well.
Great job.
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05-12-2011, 08:49 AM
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Love it when a major undertaking like yours pulls such spectular results! Well done!
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05-12-2011, 08:57 AM
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Wow what a stunning image! It looks like a Hubble image for sure. Such exquisite detail.
One of the best NB images I have ever seen. Thanks for the view.
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