A colourful spider - Page 2

marc4darkskies (Marcus) · #21 12-10-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by strongmanmike

...Awe I recon you struggles witch likin dem colours

LOL stretching 7X5min Ha, 20min SII and 30min OIII further?

...The AG12 is good but not that good

Nah, just balance the histograms bit and gentle stretch. I tried it - looked great! The green hues popped a bit more.

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... as for the blue...maybe t'will catch the eye of his Excellency?

Hehe, you may have a point there. His Highness' penchant for BLUE should never be understated! One does so at one's peril!

Paul Haese · #22 12-10-2013, 06:44 PM

You're sucking up all the photons Mikie.

Yes you need a lot more data, but for what you have here, the extra diameter really has an impact on depth. I like the colour and the whispy nature of the nebulosity. Well done. Now get some automation happening. What are you doing up at 3:30am? You're meant to be sleeping then.

Well I was and I was collecting data.

Elio · #23 12-10-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Haese

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I like the colour and the whispy nature of the nebulosity. Well done.
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ChrisM · #24 12-10-2013, 10:27 PM

I like it Mike; the colours work for me. Not sure what you'd pick up with even more exposure...
Chris

strongmanmike (Michael) · #25 12-10-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Haese

You're sucking up all the photons Mikie.

Yes you need a lot more data, but for what you have here, the extra diameter really has an impact on depth. I like the colour and the whispy nature of the nebulosity. Well done. Now get some automation happening. What are you doing up at 3:30am? You're meant to be sleeping then.

Well I was and I was collecting data.

Yes mega data is good and does have it's benefits for sure (done a few myself ya know

) buuuut one also needs to balance the desire to actually image more things with the need to produce a few perfect (?) images

personally I think mega data is a litle overated for general objects

of course if you can and wish to go right ahead

Hey you keep saying this automation thing and I get it, I do but at this stage I am content sitting there with the rod and fishing line in my hand listening to ABC radio

thus far I haven't felt the compelling need nor am I in the position to go with the boat and net just yet

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Originally Posted by ChrisM

I like it Mike; the colours work for me. Not sure what you'd pick up with even more exposure...
Chris

My feelings exactly...although a bit more would have helped for sure but this is a bright area and doing many hours is just not a good return on the investment.... IMO

Mike

astronobob (Bob) · #26 13-10-2013, 01:01 AM

What, not a Galaxy ? I reackon ya just a haven fun wid da crowd ya character

Gotta say tho, Your work is very inspiration for many Mike, an outstanding result which ever way you went about it & the envy of many also , , Quality stuff and great to see

naskies (Dave) · #27 13-10-2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by strongmanmike

personally I think mega data is a litle overated for general objects

Is that because you have to keep rotating your dome every 60-90 mins...?

cosmophoton (Luiz) · #28 13-10-2013, 09:12 AM

It's nice to see a different palette setting, instead of the "standard" Tarantula colors.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #29 13-10-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by astronobob

What, not a Galaxy ? I reackon ya just a haven fun wid da crowd ya character

Gotta say tho, Your work is very inspiration for many Mike, an outstanding result which ever way you went about it & the envy of many also , , Quality stuff and great to see

Hey thanks Bob

t'was just an image on the side really

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Is that because you have to keep rotating your dome every 60-90 mins...?

Errr? more like every 30 - 40min for most sky tracks

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It's nice to see a different palette setting, instead of the "standard" Tarantula colors.

NB processing is boundless all comes down to how you feel on the day Luiz

jase (Jason) · #30 13-10-2013, 09:48 PM

Look'n good Mike. No need for mega data when you have speed. More data simply gives you more options in how to present the image i.e. stretch it harder. I like the minimalist approach, even if just a 'fill-in' image. I think the master of minimalist imaging would be Adam Block. His ability to get the most from small data sets is nothing short of remarkable and shows that you don't need uber data to get a fantastic result. Your presented colour balance works for me. Well done.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #31 13-10-2013, 10:27 PM

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Look'n good Mike. No need for mega data when you have speed. More data simply gives you more options in how to present the image i.e. stretch it harder. I like the minimalist approach, even if just a 'fill-in' image. I think the master of minimalist imaging would be Adam Block. His ability to get the most from small data sets is nothing short of remarkable and shows that you don't need uber data to get a fantastic result. Your presented colour balance works for me. Well done.

Yes, the fixation on mega data can get a bit like an addiction or even like a demonic possession in some..arhem Fred

Yeah I know what you mean re Adam and I would put Wolfgang Promper up in there with him...and hey, I have been known to squeeze a bit of juice out of a dry image of a lemon myself on occasion too

Mike

RickS (Rick) · #32 15-10-2013, 02:29 PM

That's a great Tarantula, Mike. Very well done!

strongmanmike (Michael) · #33 15-10-2013, 05:33 PM

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That's a great Tarantula, Mike. Very well done!

I dunno....I recon it needs a few more minutes

lets say oh..?..ummm?...maybe 20-30hrs perhaps

see you in December

Mike

RickS (Rick) · #34 15-10-2013, 05:49 PM

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I dunno....I recon it needs a few more minutes

lets say oh..?..ummm?...maybe 20-30hrs perhaps

see you in December

Mike

Will let you off with 10-15 hours since it's a bright target

strongmanmike (Michael) · #35 15-10-2013, 06:05 PM

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Will let you off with 10-15 hours since it's a bright target

Funny I think the longest I have gone with the AG12 is 9hrs but it was a faint target....seems I'm behind the 8 ball

Mike

h0ughy (David) · #36 15-10-2013, 06:35 PM

great shot Mike

strongmanmike (Michael) · #37 15-10-2013, 08:38 PM

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great shot Mike

Cheers mate...you could get this easily from Newie

Mike

Irish stargazer (John) · #38 15-10-2013, 09:14 PM

Nicola (Nicola) · #39 15-10-2013, 09:41 PM

Very nice Tarantula, one day I'll try to image it at that focal length too.

strongmanmike (Michael) · #40 16-10-2013, 10:44 PM

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Sooo, you are flapping around in the wind there John

Thanks for the emoticons

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Very nice Tarantula, one day I'll try to image it at that focal length too.

Thank you Nicola, what focal length are you at these days?

Mike