Lagoon and Trifid wide field with some colour

[Hagar (Doug)]

I managed to capture a couple of hours of OIII to add to the 2 hrs of Ha I had already captured.

I combined it using a synthesised Green channel of 60% OIII.
I need to capture some RGB for the stars but again the cloud has blown in so it might have to wait a while.

This combination is (Ha Ha OIII 60% OIII 100%) as LRGB.

Captured with Atik 11002M and Baader NB filters.

Comments welcomed.

[bloodhound31]

There certainly is a lot more to this region than meets the eye...or the telescope for that matter. Great job on showing the areas outside what most of us focus on Doug.

Baz.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Rather vivid Doug, wow.

There's some real movemenmt in that image for sure

Mike

[DavidU (Dave)]

Very contrasty Doug, perhaps a little red weighted?

[renormalised (Carl)]

Very red weighted, but it makes for a more dramatic piccie

[renormalised (Carl)]

Actually, Doug, I like what NB does for stars. RGB tends to make them too bloated and colourful when they really should look like what you have there..."salt n pepper" like with a just a few of the really bright ones showing a bit of colour. Remember, the light you see from any star is mostly white, no matter what spectral class they are.

[gregbradley]

A very vivid image, I like it. Your best work so far. One of a stream of many to come with this wonderful new setup you have. Your work has taken a big step upwards.

Greg.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Holy crap, Doug.

That is sensational!

One suggestion, if I may? Just a touch little sharpening in the dark nebulae within M8 and M20? Just a touch of softening might help to even out the otherwise magnificent composition.

I love it!

H

[Paul Haese]

I agree with Greg, this is your best work so far and certainly shows you're on a winner with this new camera. Looking forward to the final image.

[JD2439975 (Justin)]

Very striking, almost dangerous looking with the vivid reds.
Good FOV & I think the stars are fine as is, nice work Doug.

Looks like a giant footprint with a few toes missing...wonder if he's been playing with fireworks?

[luigi]

Stunning photo amazing detail and great contrast!

[Alchemy (Clive)]

Striking how even the faintest Ha stands out against the background, an advqntage over a OSC for sure

Clive

[troypiggo (Troy)]

Oh my. That's really whetting our appetites for the remainder and final to come. Looking sensational. As commented before, awesome framing/composition on this one.

[Bassnut (Fred)]

Thats impressive Doug, very flourescent. A link to a decent size would do the 11k justice though.

[Hagar (Doug)]

Originally Posted by Bassnut

Thats impressive Doug, very flourescent. A link to a decent size would do the 11k justice though.

Here you are Fred, This is a big one Full frame and about 2MB.

Another a bit smaller at 1.12MB.

[mexhunter (César)]

Hello Doug:
It's a great picture, I really like.
Greetings
Cesar

[Hagar (Doug)]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. I am really blown away with this combo and look forward to some nice True RGB images with this gear.

[Bassnut (Fred)]

Originally Posted by Hagar

Here you are Fred, This is a big one Full frame and about 2MB.

Another a bit smaller at 1.12MB.

oh man , what a difference , the detail is insane, looks fantastic on my new monster LCD, pops right out. exceptional image.

[Tamtarn]

Brilliant Doug. Certainly your very best

We agree with other comments that it's a little oversaturated the red maybe needs desaturation by about 10. But this is just a suggestion not a big issue.

Once again superb image and can't wait for your next subject.

We're very envious of your super duper camera

PS - Just checked out the full res amaaaaaaaaaaazing detail

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Oooooh Aaaaaah!
It's toooo fab for words.