Impressive work Eric. You've handled the dynamic range well though the layering principles. My only comment is why did the running man get axed? He's still a valued member of this region. I would have liked to see him included more in the final composition. Keep up the inspiring work.
I feel like I've just wasted many dollars on a dedicated astro camera. I dread to think what results you would get if you bought one. Mind you I still have hopes for the future when I finally get auto guiding happening ..... hmmmmm !
blimy you must be pleased with that , love the way you preserved the core detail to may i ask you preference in doing this?
an excellent image to look at and one of my best areas in the sky
Hi Col, the way how i preserve the core is by doing layer masking in photoshop. with short exposures then combining them with long.
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Originally Posted by iceman
bloody fantastic, Eric! Very smooth and detailed. Excellent processing!
The longer exposures really helped!
Thanks Mike. I don't normally go over 5 mins exposure due to my light polluted skies, but now it seems 7 mins really worked out.
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Originally Posted by sheeny
That's got to be a 9.9 on the wowmeter! Superlatives fail me...
Al.
Many thanks Al. cheers.
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Originally Posted by h0ughy
Pretty ordinary effort there Eric:eyepop :
Everything is so clear and easily able to spot detail in stars and the nebulae, not like the rest of us
lol thanks houghy.
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Originally Posted by Garyh
I certainly like it Eric!
That is one fine Orion.
Very well masked through all the dynamic range and lovely colors!
Now that will be hard to top Eric!
cheers
Cheers Gaz. Thanks mate.
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Originally Posted by acropolite
Beautiful detail and colour Eric.
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Originally Posted by theodog
Very, very nice.
Spectacular comes to mind.
Thanks theodog. your recent images aint bad either.
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Originally Posted by browndog
I like it a lot.
I really enjoy your images when you post - they all seem excellent and this one is no exception. So much detail, beautifully framed and processed.
Thanks browndog.
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Originally Posted by danny
That is beautiful! I can look at that for hours.
haha thanks danny. alot of swirls to look at esp around the core.
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Originally Posted by RB
Excellent work Eric.
Well done.
Thanks RB
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Originally Posted by bojan
Do we really need Hubble telescope in space at all ??? ???
thanks mate. i wish i have a hubble
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Originally Posted by Bassnut
Holy cow Eric, thats very good. The core resolved nicely and very good neb extension. Youve captured the dynamic range of M42 beauifully.
This would be one of the best DSLR M42s Ive seen.
Thanks for your compliments bass. I definitely have seen better
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Originally Posted by avandonk
I am surprised at the very good data you get out of your 10" newt it must be due to the careful planning and the very good tracking from a mount that in some circles is just not up to it. The use of a DSLR is also a drawback but it is made up for by the careful exposure planning and skillfull processing. There is not much else to say Eric.
Apart from. The dark nebulae show good detail and intensity variation and contrast. The dynamic range displayed is also impressive as can be seen by the faint bits right next to the bright bits all showing contrast and detail and colour!
The colour rendition is also very good.
Well done Eric!
Bert
Cheers Bert. The tracking is mainly due to the autoguiding involved. Weight wise, i think the EQ6 is struggling along with the ED80. I noticed quite alot of errors without autoguiding. I wish i can go a bigger aperture.
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Originally Posted by leon
Fantastic Eric, the detail and colours are just superb, very well done indeed.
Leon
THanks Leon.
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Originally Posted by iceman
Another thing - the stars look fantastic. Your collimation is spot on!
lol thanks mike. my previous M42 stars were elongated due to bad collimation. fixed this now
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Originally Posted by [1ponders]
Are you sure we can't talk you into coming up to Astrofest and running a weeks worth of photoshop classes Eric?
thanks paul. if you pay for my trip and expenses
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Originally Posted by dugnsuz
Eric, that is a piece of art!
Doug
Thanks Doug.
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Originally Posted by erick
Very, very nice, Eric. I reckon I can almost resolve four stars in the trapezium. To have that plus the lovely detail of the faint nebula is great! I look forward to the larger file and a description of processing approach.
Thanks Eric. Actual size of the image does show the 4 stars in the trap. attached a closer image
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Originally Posted by dugnsuz
Yes, Bert that particular thread was 'paramount' in my mind when viewing Eric's image too!!
hahaa i will droolll for a paramount. thanks doug.
Hey Eric don't suppose you want to come and live at my place for a while, i could do with all the help i can get.
Leon
lol thanks for your generousity.
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Originally Posted by davidpretorius
yes, that is the only thing i have been able to fault with Eric's previous images..............but with this one, it is world class
well done eric............ i will pretend we taught you everything you know
haha i remember my previous m42 the collimation was quite bad on it. I think only now i finally know how to collimate after 2 years of doing it
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Originally Posted by jase
Impressive work Eric. You've handled the dynamic range well though the layering principles. My only comment is why did the running man get axed? He's still a valued member of this region. I would have liked to see him included more in the final composition. Keep up the inspiring work.
hahaa thanks Jase. I was about to chop the running man even more as i like the bright star under orion. THink this is the only shot which i include the sholders .
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Originally Posted by bluescope
You're just too good at this Eric
I feel like I've just wasted many dollars on a dedicated astro camera. I dread to think what results you would get if you bought one. Mind you I still have hopes for the future when I finally get auto guiding happening ..... hmmmmm !
Very well done again mate !
Thanks Steve. Keep it up with your SBIG. you have a very powerful camera at your disposal. want to swap them? hehe
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Originally Posted by sejanus
you could seriously sell that image. print it on some chrome based paper, frame it, try a few galleries
thanksss for your compliments. I might give printing it a go. the biggest print i have done is probably A4 on my home comp.
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Originally Posted by Eternal
Simply beautiful!!!
Thanks Eternal.
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Originally Posted by Phil
stunning Eric best i have seen this year well done like the way you framed it. It would look nice blow up on the wall. Well done mate.
Phil
cheeersss Phil. i might blow it up but i think A1 size will be like $60
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Originally Posted by Ric
Well done Eric you've nailed an absolute ripper of a image, fantastic to look at and so detailed.
To say you are "quite pleased" must be the understatement of the year.
Cheers
Thanks Ricc. i'm happy with it always give myself room for improvement.
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Originally Posted by Tamtarn
Another absolute gem Eric
You must be delighted with your new modded 350D
Thanks guys. So Far loving it. i won't be changing cameras inwhile now. hopefully my next one will be a dedicated CCD... but that will be big $$$
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Originally Posted by bloodhound31
Im.....I'm........lost for words.....
Wow Eric! How do you do it?
Fantastic!
God's great paintbrush well captured and presented mate.
Baz.
Thanks for your compliments Baz.
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Originally Posted by Alchemy
nice to see you are back imaging solidly, a great image.
Thanks Alchemy. I hope im back solidly, although around this time of the year im flat out busy.
You're just too good at this Eric 
, not like the rest of us
