Barnard 33, the Horsehead nebula in HaRGB

[broca (Steve Coates)]

Here is the latest from Southeast U.S. (where it dipped into the 50's one night )! This was imaged over several nights in November and December using the AT8RC and QSI 683 wsg-8.
RGB data: 50 minute Red, Green and Blue (binned 2x2)
Ha: 5 hours (binned 1x1) using the 8 inch RCT.
Processed in Photoshop CS5
Imaging telescope: Astro-Tech 8" Ritchey-Chrétien (FL 1625mm).
Imaging camera: QSI 683 wsg-8
Losmandy G-11 with Gemini II
Astrodon Tru-balance E-Series Generation II LRGB filters
Astrodon 5nm Ha filter
Please click the image for a higher resolution image. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

[batema (Mark)]

Great horsehead Steve. The actual horsehead looks a little over sharpened to the rest of the image but it looks good every where else.

[RickS (Rick)]

Looks great, Steve, except I'd agree with Mark about the HH itself looking a little too crispy.

[broca (Steve Coates)]

Thanks Mark and Rick for your feedback. After looking at this image for several hours yesterday it is nice to have a fresh set of eyes. I went ahead and toned down the heavy handed sharpness as you suggested and posted the new version on the OP.
Thanks again!!

[dutch2 (Ingrid)]

Lovely image, I never get tired of seeing the Horsehead.
Well done.

[batema (Mark)]

Yes STeve that looks better. Great work. Full moon so I will have to wait for a week to have a crack at my 2013 HH.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

The repro looks better Steve, nice work, blending the Ha in is certainly a challenge with this target.

Mike

[broca (Steve Coates)]

Thanks again all for your input. I certainly appreciate it!

[Ross G]

A beautiful Horse Head photo Steve.

I prefer the sharper one.

Ross.

[Spookyer (Brett)]

Very atmospheric! good work