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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Carole on Jul 23, 2020, 16:43:29

Title: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Carole on Jul 23, 2020, 16:43:29
This has been a labour of love.  I am sure there is a lot wrong with it, but I have had enough of it now.

I have now lost track of the amount of data with the four panels and a few wasted attempts when the Samyang was orientated differently leaving bits missing. 
Edit: went back and counted the total time which amounts to:
15 hours and 17.5secs imaging time (not counting the wasted attempts)

Original post:
http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?topic=12056.0

Astrobin Link:
https://www.astrobin.com/full/9whxqj/F/?nc=user
(https://cdn.astrobin.com/thumbs/rK5gwmpim-6f_1824x0_Qi6ZXEwr.jpg)

Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Rick on Jul 23, 2020, 18:08:49
Looking pretty good!
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Carole on Jul 23, 2020, 20:10:02
Thanks Rick.

Carole
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: The Thing on Jul 24, 2020, 11:54:04
You should be proud of that Carole, it looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Roberto on Jul 24, 2020, 14:14:52
Great result Carole!  It's a great field with a lovely object at its centre.  8) I can share in your exhaustion at the mosaic work as I am finishing the processing of my 3x3 panel of the Veil Nebula...

Roberto
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Carole on Jul 24, 2020, 18:12:25
Thanks Duncan and Roberto.

Carole 
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: NoelC on Jul 25, 2020, 17:15:24
Cygnus as never seen before.
Well done Carole.

Noel
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Hugh on Jul 25, 2020, 18:26:13
That really is something Carole!

Hugh
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Carole on Jul 25, 2020, 19:31:20
Thanks Noel and Hugh.

Carole
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: RobertM on Jul 26, 2020, 11:14:56
That looks great Carole.

Robert
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Carole on Jul 26, 2020, 15:24:54
Thank you Robert.

Here is one more version, using Starnet to control the small stars.  I have been trying to do this for some time but I could not get Starnet to install on my Desktop or my laptop, and results with Straton and Annie's actions made a mess of the Nebula, so this has been Starnetted by a member of Astrobin for me, and I have put the brighter stars back.

Am currently having one more attempt to install it on my laptop - watch this space.

(https://cdn.astrobin.com/thumbs/NWbwYGHb94dM_1824x0_UC6Ftfv7.jpg)
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Carole on Jul 29, 2020, 16:38:59
I didn't like the final image when examined closely, so I have selectively applied Roberto Colombari's noise reduction method to it.   (See separate post on that method).

(https://cdn.astrobin.com/thumbs/5wcPQVjKlkSe_1824x0_-_FbSCKM.jpg)
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: RobertM on Jul 29, 2020, 17:40:49
I think you need a less distracting sticker in the top left - it spoils the image for me.

Robert
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: MarkS on Aug 04, 2020, 21:25:56
Fantastic!  As I said before, the colours are wonderful and the Crescent Nebula is highlighted really well.

It's an outstanding result!

However, I agree with Robert that the logo is a bit too distracting.

Mark
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Carole on Aug 05, 2020, 09:28:22
Thanks Mark I have amended my logo in my subsequent images.

Carole
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Fay on Aug 06, 2020, 23:11:54
Lot of hard work paid off Carole

Fay
Title: Re: Cygnus Mosaic (final corner)
Post by: Carole on Aug 07, 2020, 01:15:37
Thanks Fay.

Carole
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