The Great Nebula - Messier 42

[davidpretorius]

wow, i don't think i could hold my breath that long. i would be so scared to stuff it all up.

i did my first hand guiding last night and can get a big appreciation of what you have accomplish.

congratulations!

[PhotonCollector (Paul)]

Originally Posted by cventer

Very nice Paul,


I love how well you combined the core/trapezium area with the main nebula. This is not easy to do.......

Awesome shot....

Regards
Chris Venter

Geeday Chris,

Thanks. Yes your right - it wasn't easy combining the bright core with the fainter nebula - it took me quite some time to process and more than several attempts.

I don't think I have it perfect - but not to bad.

Best Regards
Paul Mayo