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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: RobertM on Nov 23, 2008, 21:36:50

Title: A slightly deeper California...
Post by: RobertM on Nov 23, 2008, 21:36:50
Now has 13 x 20 minute Ha sub exposures for a total of 4hrs 20mins.  Plus I think my reprocessing is slightly better - let me know what you think.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3053363435_594b72837c_b.jpg)

Link to large one : http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3053363435_7c014b8f2d_o.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3053363435_7c014b8f2d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: A slightly deeper California...
Post by: MarkS on Nov 24, 2008, 05:36:09

Looking very good.  The processing is also very good - I like the wispyness you've brought out whilst maintaining the contrast around that "hole" that appears very black.

Mark
Title: Re: A slightly deeper California...
Post by: RobertM on Nov 24, 2008, 17:55:58
Yes, I'm pleased with it myself.  Usually the jpegs come out with the wrong brightness levels and the faint detail is washed out but this one turned out ok.  The extra 80 minutes under a clearer sky helped a lot too, especially with the dark dusty detail.
Title: Re: A slightly deeper California...
Post by: JohnP on Nov 24, 2008, 18:06:43
Robert - Can't believe the images that you are producing lately - superb.... This one is crying out for some RGB - John