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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: RobertM on Dec 16, 2013, 22:20:37

Title: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: RobertM on Dec 16, 2013, 22:20:37
16 x 600 seconds, 5nm Ha with the 250mm RC@f5.1.  Unfortunately the focuser had some saggy moments causing a little rotation and that's spoiled it a bit.

I like the nice swirly bits around the dark pillar top left.

Robert

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/11409502063_7bae3dec0b_b.jpg)

Warty version: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/11409502063_da5c9512d3_o.jpg (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3803/11409502063_da5c9512d3_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: Whitters on Dec 16, 2013, 22:46:27
Nice image Robert. You have to love the dark nebulae, and also the way the nebulae looks like it is folded cloth with the different shades and densities.
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: MarkS on Dec 16, 2013, 22:51:37
That's come out very nicely!  Quite a few areas of interest in there.
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: Fay on Dec 17, 2013, 09:14:39
Thats very nice Robert, i also like all the intricate swirls etc.
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: Mike on Dec 17, 2013, 09:48:09
That's really nice. I particularly like the giraffes head on the right hand side.

Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: mickw on Dec 17, 2013, 11:13:45
Very nice Robert
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: The Thing on Dec 18, 2013, 11:57:25
Very very nice. I like the mid-right - very 'Pillars of Creation' with a black dog falling towards it.
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: Jim on Dec 19, 2013, 10:53:01
Lovely image Robert, looks like the new scope is working out well.
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Dec 19, 2013, 12:12:20
The scope definitely works, I will say though the image looks a little flat, not soft.  Almost as if a noise removal routine has been used.

Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: RobertM on Dec 20, 2013, 07:20:10
I know what you mean, I think it's more than likely the stretching.  I might have another go if I get time.

Robert
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Dec 20, 2013, 14:44:04
I've used a high pass filter before to get the detail out a little more before when I have had that result, it kinda works.
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: julian on Dec 20, 2013, 18:16:22
Very nice image Robert
Title: Re: Closeup of part of IC1848 'The Soul nebula'
Post by: Carole on Dec 20, 2013, 18:33:09
Lovely and smooth Robert.

Carole