Horse Head with 9.83 hours and now really completed

[Paul Haese]

Thanks all,

Ken, I am not sure why this happens. I have looked at my 40D shots and it appears on bright stars there too. It might be just an aberration of this RC design. Sorry cannot help you here.

[TheDecepticon]

Top effort, Paul. Well done.
As for colour in the spikes, I get them with my 200mm reflector too. Doesn't bother me.

[Kal (Andrew)]

The one thing that strikes me about this image is the colour balance that you have achieved and brought out. I don't think I have seen a better processed HH with regards to the colours you have produced, absolutely fantastic!

[sjastro]

Great image Paul.

Steven

[pgc hunter]

bloody brilliant image, detail/resolution on par with the image takern by the ANglo Australian telescope.

[RobF (Rob)]

Very very smooth work Paul. Thanks for showing how its done!

[Hagar (Doug)]

Really lovely image Paul. One to frame and hang on the wall for sure. A lot of exposure time but the results speak for themselves.
As you say the scope just amazes me. I hope mine works out as well. Just waiting for the flattener.

[Paul Haese]

Which flattener did you go with Doug?

[Hagar (Doug)]

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Which flattener did you go with Doug?

The same as you are using I think. Tak TOA35 flattener. I have enough bits and pieces to balance the position but I guess some experimentation will be required.
I think a new focuser may be required yet but I will wait and see how the stanard focuser goes. If I go down this track I will have to get a new adapter for the robofocus motor.
Which focuser did you go with and are you happy with it?

[Paul Haese]

Doug I went with the Feather Touch focusor and yes it is superb. A far better focusor than the moonlite I have but infinitely more so than the focusor on the rig when I got it. The focusor has been beefed up since I bought mine though, so I am sure yours will be fine for the job.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Been away on holidays, and just got back mate...

After a few trials and tribulations Paul, an excellent image has resulted, congratulations and very well done

Mike

[Dietmar]

gorgeous result, Paul!
in my mind, the HA-shock waves might even be littel more emphasized, I think they'd tolerate this.
I love the little IC neaby - it displays a lot of subtile structure.
cool image!

[danielsun]

Wow Paul, That's incredible!!

Brilliant work.


Cheers Daniel.

[Paul Haese]

Thanks chaps. Dietz do you want to elaborate on how to bring out the Ha shock waves?