Dreyer's Nebula - IC447 - 8 Hours / Veloce RH 200 F3 / Negev Desert

[Harel_Boren]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Great shot Harel. You picked up a lot of detail.

This RH scope is an intriguing instrument. It seems to work well with the 8300 chip.

A couple of reflection green and red halos around bright yellow stars. What do you think caused that? I see you are using Astrodon Gen 11 filters. Were these reflection halos only with the green and red subs? I am not criticising here, merely interested as I am evaluating the performance of this scope as a potential scope for my own use and reflection halos is one of those performance criterions.

What was the seeing like?

Greg.

Thanks Greg,


Frankly I have no idea bout the halos... I actually find them very nice and contributing to the overall image, that I didn't make any attempt to diminish them in any way. I think they came through in the red and green images only.


The seeing was 2"-2.5" that night, which is less than what we usually get at that site :-)


Cheers,
Harel

[Harel_Boren]

Originally Posted by tilbrook@rbe.ne

Superb Harel!

Another one to place on the imaging list.

Cheers,

Justin.

Thanks Justin!
I actually learned about this object from Tom Davis' site, and it was love from first sight :-)
Cheers,
Harel

[Harel_Boren]

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Very nice image. I really like the colour and saturation.

Thanks Paul, I am truly happy you liked it!
About the color - please see my reply to Prokyon's post earlier in this thread :-)
Cheers,
Harel

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

That's gorgeous Harel! I love the depth and mix of colour!

It's now on my target list!

Cheers, Marcus

[Ross G]

Great photo Harel.

Beautiful colours.

Ross.

[Harel_Boren]

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

That's gorgeous Harel! I love the depth and mix of colour!

It's now on my target list!

Cheers, Marcus

Thanks Ross, thanks Marcus,

Marcus, Indeed I love that combination too in this region. I got one note from an astronomy teacher, who asked permission to use the photo with his class, as it contains so many interesting astronomical phenomenon in one field of view..

Cheers,
Harel

[gregbradley]

Harel,

It would be great if you could write some notes about this scope in the equipment section. I'd be very interested. Especially how it compares to other alternative scopes.

Greg.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Really lovely result Harel, I too like the combination of colours. This is a dream scope and I would love one... it's specs eat the small chip of your 8300 camera for breakfast

I enjoyed reading your technical notes and first light experiences too that desert location looks great too.

Mike

[Harel_Boren]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Harel,

It would be great if you could write some notes about this scope in the equipment section. I'd be very interested. Especially how it compares to other alternative scopes.

Greg.

Thanks Greg!

I will certainly post up my second light report here too. Up in 5 min. :-)

Cheers,
Harel

[Harel_Boren]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Really lovely result Harel, I too like the combination of colours. This is a dream scope and I would love one... it's specs eat the small chip of your 8300 camera for breakfast

I enjoyed reading your technical notes and first light experiences too that desert location looks great too.

Mike

Thanks Mike! This year it'll be the first time we're taking this scope to Namibia, replacing the Powernewt which rode with us during the last two years. It's portability was the main consideration underlying our decision to acquire one...

I am posting the second light report in a few min., I hope you'll find it of use

Cheers,
Harel

[petershah (Peter Shah)]

and what an image to start with Harel....just beautiful

[Harel_Boren]

Originally Posted by dvj

Sweet! Nice to see deep color images with the RH200.

j

Thanks John!
I really loved how the color came out.. .
Cheers,
Harel

[Harel_Boren]

Originally Posted by petershah

and what an image to start with Harel....just beautiful

Thank you Peter. I am happy you liked it; I value your judgement very much.
Cheers,
Harel