Turbulent Blue Lagoon

Peter Ward · #1 03-02-2012, 01:21 PM

Recovered some more forgotten data.

Didn't have too many subs to play with here, hence the noise level could be better.

I've very much like to re-visit this perennial favourite with a 16803 chip

The link is here

h0ughy (David) · #2 03-02-2012, 02:37 PM

the blue lagoon certainly looks agitated. for not much data its not bad, quite pleasing to look at actually

gregbradley · #3 03-02-2012, 03:12 PM

Looks nice. I like the subtle transparent type look. Narrowband is often too much in your face.

Greg.

multiweb (Marc) · #4 03-02-2012, 04:31 PM

Another cool shot. My favourite DSO.

Peter Ward · #5 03-02-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gregbradley

Looks nice. I like the subtle transparent type look. Narrowband is often too much in your face.

Greg.

Thanks Greg. I've really only started to understand the subtle processing steps with NB, much is dealers choice, but so far I like the more subdued look.

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

the blue lagoon certainly looks agitated. for not much data its not bad, quite pleasing to look at actually

The SII data shows many interesting edges... more the pity the KAF11000 I used then was/is somewhat blind in that part of the spectrum.

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Originally Posted by multiweb

Another cool shot. My favourite DSO.

Thanks Marc. Your comments are always appreciated

Stevec35 (Steve) · #6 03-02-2012, 05:20 PM

Yes that's a good NB lagoon. I like the restrained treatment you have given it. Certainly would benefit from more data though.

Cheers

Steve

Peter Ward · #7 03-02-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevec35

Yes that's a good NB lagoon. I like the restrained treatment you have given it. Certainly would benefit from more data though.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve. Yep. More data.

I wish

......but was happy to find what I did some time back tucked away in a directory I cryptically called "NBM"

BTW my RHA is now in Oz clearing customs as I write

atalas · #8 03-02-2012, 05:37 PM

Wonderful! great detail,great,contrast and great color....like to see that again with the big chip too Peter!

niko · #9 03-02-2012, 05:46 PM

Wow! I just love this

beautiful colours and a real ethereal feel

Peter Ward · #10 03-02-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by niko

Wow! I just love this

beautiful colours and a real ethereal feel

Thanks for the positive feedback.

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Originally Posted by atalas

Wonderful! great detail,great,contrast and great color....like to see that again with the big chip too Peter!

Ta. I'll ask SBIG if they can make an underwater housing for the STX

Richard Gamble (Richard Gamble) · #11 04-02-2012, 10:05 PM

Great shoot...well done.

alpal · #12 05-02-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by atalas

Wonderful! great detail,great,contrast and great color....like to see that again with the big chip too Peter!

I think we'd all like to use a large camera but
how many people could hang 4.6 Kgs off their focuser?

http://panther-observatory.com/Review_STX16803.htm

Still - a great photo & I look forward to seeing what
can be done with a larger camera.

Peter Ward · #13 05-02-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alpal

I think we'd all like to use a large camera but
how many people could hang 4.6 Kgs off their focuser?
.....

I have had no significant problems with my 14" RCOS, as focusing is acheived through the secondary.....but yes, the STX is a *big* camera!

BTW while my "underwater housing" quip was a joke.... It has been raining for months here! ... with many NSW towns now flooded...and literally underwater!

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Originally Posted by Richard Gamble

Great shoot...well done.

Ta!

midnight (Darrin) · #14 05-02-2012, 01:34 PM

Excellant rendition of an old favourite.

I really enjoyed looking at this one Peter.

Darrin...

Peter Ward · #15 05-02-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by midnight

Excellant rendition of an old favourite.

I really enjoyed looking at this one Peter.

Darrin...

Thanks, I'm quite surprised by the number of views & positive feedback this one has attracted.

There was only 30 minutes of data in each SII:Ha:OIII channel.... not optimal, particularly with SII !

Without doubt I'll re-image it with the STX an my soon to be delivered 12" Riccardi Honders

gregbradley · #16 05-02-2012, 09:44 PM

Lucky bugger. Did you pull some strings to get the AP Honders?

That should be really something.

Greg.

Peter Ward · #17 05-02-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gregbradley

Lucky bugger. Did you pull some strings to get the AP Honders?

That should be really something.

Greg.

Lucky ?....a little poorer for sure.....they 'ain't cheap!

No strings.... Put my name down on the AP wait list for a scope.... I kid you not...over a decade ago.

Ross G · #18 05-02-2012, 11:43 PM

Sharp and so much detail.

A great closeup photo Peter.

Ross.

gregbradley · #19 06-02-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Lucky ?....a little poorer for sure.....they 'ain't cheap!

No strings.... Put my name down on the AP wait list for a scope.... I kid you not...over a decade ago.

Its a lot cheaper though than the Stellare Officina equivalent. Almost half. Lucky the exchange rate is so good.

I put my name on the RHA list a few days after it opened so hopefully not too far off.

Greg.

Peter Ward · #20 06-02-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gregbradley

Its a lot cheaper though than the Stellare Officina equivalent. Almost half. Lucky the exchange rate is so good.

I put my name on the RHA list a few days after it opened so hopefully not too far off.

Greg.

Good luck with it. I understand some more may leave AP's doors late 2012

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Originally Posted by Ross G

Sharp and so much detail.

A great closeup photo Peter.

Ross.

Glad you like it. Long FL certainly helps