Tarantula Project Continued...Ha/RGB

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Hi all...
RGB data added to the Ha stuff posted already.
10x10mins RGB, f5.6 iso800, Hutech LPS2 filter

Used the Ha data as the Red Channel in the RGB - it has on overcooked quality that I quite like (pre-empting criticism!!)
But I do love the abundance of data that this area affords!

High Res...
http://s327.photobucket.com/albums/k...rrent=25-2.jpg

Cheers
Doug

[AlexN]

Quite impressive doug! The colour looks a little too red, but that is to be expected when using Ha as a pure red channel. I love the contrast and the bold look of the nebulae.. Fantastic to be sure!

Have you tried a Ha (R+Ha)GB combine? That should give you more natural colour, although it would lower the super contrasty appearance that you have now..

Really really nice image mate! Well done indeed!

Ps - Lovely FOV.

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Cheers Alex - Yes, tried the Ha/RGB blend for the red channel but just loved the boldness and drama of the Ha as Red only version!!
WTF let's have some fun with this stuff!!!
Doug

[AlexN]

Agreed! And I tell you what, Talking about fun, the high res image is a treat and a half... so much fine detail!!

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Originally Posted by AlexN

Agreed! And I tell you what, Talking about fun, the high res image is a treat and a half... so much fine detail!!

Thankyou Sir!!

and ps... very jealous of your coming soon list!

[AlexN]

I just wish it wasn't coming soon... I'd much rather it be HERE NOW!! Nevermind, its raining anyway.

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Grabbed another 130mins of RGB data last night which I'll try to incorporate with the existing stuff - hopefully it'll be nice n' smooth!
Going for OIII tonight, weather permitting
Doug

[Paul Haese]

Looking pretty good Doug, the nebulae are looking a tad bit red for my taste, but I am sure with the addition of the OIII this will temper this a little.

Lovely looking wide field though.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Really good details - beautiful field. Can't wait to see it all combined with the Oiii.

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Thanks Paul et Marc!
Tried a repro with the added RGB data from last night.
Cheers
Doug

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Fine work Doug

The delineation between stars in the main bar of the galaxy and the extensive nebula is great. The FOV is awesome too, looks like a two panel mozaic would get most of the LMC in too.

MIke

[Hagar (Doug)]

Very nice Doug. You seem to have the NB imaging under control now. Time to get back into a telescope?