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Hi folks,

This is a first attempt at processing some subs captured last week of the Heart Nebula (clickable for a full sized 4096 x 4096 pixel version):

The Heart Nebula - IC1805

For the technically minded this was produced from 8 x 1500 second Hα subs and 5 x 200 second subs in each of red, green and blue, all taken through my TEC 140 'scope with an ML16803 camera.

This image is causing me grief. When I process the Hα data there is a lot of detail at widely different intensity levels and trying to blend the various intermediate images to produce a pleasing result which conveys as much detail as possible is proving difficult.

Sometimes stars just get in the way...

Bob.

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Gitzo GT1541T, Arca-Swiss Z1 DP ball-head.
Astrophotography: TEC 140 'scope, FLI ML16803 camera, ASA DDM60 Pro mount.

I sincerely don't understand much about astrophotography, but I really liked your pictures Bob, good job!

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As much as I love the first one, the one without the stars is equally as impressive! I like the unique approach.

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