M1 - The Crab Nebula

[avandonk]

That is so good Jase that if you did it again next year you cannot add the data as the Crab Nebula's expansion would be evident. So you better be quick. The only thing I think I can add to all the other comments is that it looks more real than any version I have seen due to the subtle detail.

Bert

[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by Carl O Beirnes

OMG what a great image 24" RC wow

Thanks Carl. Pleased you like it.

Originally Posted by Lester

Outstanding image Jase, well done.

Where was the scope that you used? Just wondering how high up M1 was to get all that detail.

Cheers Lester. The scope is located in Rodeo, New Mexico (latitude +31). M1 crosses the meridian there at approx 80 degrees, so very close to zenith hence the resolution obtained.

Originally Posted by Garyh

Beautiful, bright and colorful..and of cause detailed! Never really noticed those blue filaments in M1 before....very nice Jase!
Good to see another post!
CS Gary

Thanks Gary. Its an interesting target alright. I wasn't expecting to see the fainter extensions, but was surprised when I stretch the data hard that they began to come through. Will try not to make it such a long delay between posts (here's hoping). Thanks again.

Originally Posted by vindictive666

wow nice Jase

regards john

Thanks John!

Originally Posted by Gary Clarke

Wow, that is one fine image, one for the wall. Well done keep up the good work

Thanks Gary. Pleased you like it.

Originally Posted by Tamtarn

Another wonderful image Jase detail is spot on and the processing hasn't altered the softness in the stars.

Good to have you back again even though it's for a short while

Cheers Barb and David. Its funny you mention the stars...personally I don't think I did a good job of managing them. Don't get me wrong, they aren't ghastly but I could have perhaps done things a little differently. Always room for improvement I guess. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by avandonk

That is so good Jase that if you did it again next year you cannot add the data as the Crab Nebula's expansion would be evident. So you better be quick. The only thing I think I can add to all the other comments is that it looks more real than any version I have seen due to the subtle detail.

Bert

Thanks Bert. No more data to add to this one, but its a cool idea. Perhaps I'll target it again in several years time to evaluate changes to the nebula structure. I think the control over the details was key with the three layers, each masked. Still rather saturated for a natural feel.

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Thanks to all those who have made comment. Your support is appreciated.

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Originally Posted by jase

Thanks Dennis. I concur, but not sure what makes M1 so classic or iconic. Perhaps its the mystery of an exploded star that intrigues the mind to search further for answers.

There's that anecdote about astrophysics being split into 2 camps - those that study the crab and those that don't!!
As our closest pulsar it's a perfect stellar laboratory I suppose!
Doug

[gregbradley]

Well that's just perfect.

Greg.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Super image of the Crab Jase, it looks very "real" and not like a manipulated space art painting (can be a fine line...). I really enjoyed looking at it closely, lots to see

Was wondering where you were at, I was worried that all the (harmless) baggering regarding using big scopes at pro observatories for your imaging had sheeted you off a bit ...anyway we love'em!

BTW see Peter Ward has the concept slightly reversed now, he has set-up his very own private Light-Buckets class installation in his Sydney backyard now then travels half way round the World only to log back in and image stuff here with it again.. ah, technology, love it!

Mike

[multiweb (Marc)]

So fiery!...amazing shot

[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Well that's just perfect.

Greg.

Thanks Greg. I must say, nice work on your new rig too. Looking forward to seeing more.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Super image of the Crab Jase, it looks very "real" and not like a manipulated space art painting (can be a fine line...). I really enjoyed looking at it closely, lots to see

Was wondering where you were at, I was worried that all the (harmless) baggering regarding using big scopes at pro observatories for your imaging had sheeted you off a bit ...anyway we love'em!

BTW see Peter Ward has the concept slightly reversed now, he has set-up his very own private Light-Buckets class installation in his Sydney backyard now then travels half way round the World only to log back in and image stuff here with it again.. ah, technology, love it!

Mike

Cheers Mike. Yes, I've seen a few renditions that simply didn't do it for me. You can take the processing to the extreme and extract every ounce of detail, but is it still realistic? This data was exceptionally good and could have probably gone a few more iterations of deconvolution, but I'd end up doing my head in.
- No, no amount of baggering is going to stop me...certainly not when using big scopes at so-called "professional" observatories. Its about choosing the right instrument for the target to deliver the desired impact/effect I'm after. The crab doesn't look so crab like on a 530mm FSQ.

Yes, I've been monitoring Peter's remote imaging adventures. Its good to see. Anything to maximise data acquistion efficiency is a marvellous thing to improving the output. Spend more time in the processing. Lightbuckets class? - hmm, no. Equipment is one thing, but environment is another. Put the instrument under dark skies that have a track record of cloudless nights is what will provide the returns with high end gear. Operating such gear in the burbs is like installing a rev limiter on a Ferrari - difficult to reach its full potential. This is the reason why operators such as Lightbuckets and global-rent-a-scope have the dark clear skies (weeks on end of clouds impact revenue!)

Thanks again for your comments.

Originally Posted by multiweb

So fiery!...amazing shot

Thanks Marc.

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Thanks again everyone.

[sjastro]

Great image Jase.

Steven

[Alchemy (Clive)]

probably a bit late ..... but what a magnificent shot !!!!!!!!!