NGC 7635, Bubble Nebula - Anyone wanna play?

[bladekeeper]

Here is a stack I captured last night: https://www.dropbox.com/s/29ph0tka4lemq ... .fits?dl=0

65x180s lights, 15 each darks, flats, dark flats, and bias.

If you are bored, clouded out, or want some processing practice, have at it.

[STEVE333]

Hi Bryan - Since my laptop is still being repaired (again and again and now a third time) it was a pleasure to play with your nice data. Below is my attempt. Seems to have a slight "pinkish" look to me, but, I didn't pursue it any further.



Hope you like it.

Link to full image on Flickr:

Steve

[bladekeeper]

Thanks, Steve!

Here is my second "more stretched" render from StarTools:

[STEVE333]

Thanks, Steve!

Here is my second "more stretched" render from StarTools:

Nice Bryan - Lots of color in the stars.

Steve

[Lokifish]

Would need a final color balance and tuning, but here's a real quick 4 step post processing in GIMP.

[bladekeeper]

Very nice! Thanks, Russ!

[Juno16]

That’s a great image Bryan!

I’m trying to shoot M20 right now. If it doesn’t clip my neighbors roof, I’m sure it will go through a tall bush he has. Then it will be in the trees! This AP is a hoot!

Thanks,
Jim

Jim

[bladekeeper]

That’s a great image Bryan!

I’m trying to shoot M20 right now. If it doesn’t clip my neighbors roof, I’m sure it will go through a tall bush he has. Then it will be in the trees! This AP is a hoot!

Thanks,
Jim

Jim

Thanks, Jim! Good luck on M20! It is a fun target both visually and imaging. I hope you get some great data, my friend!

[Larry 1969]

I like the idea of uploading data for people to practice on.
Too bad it's gone.... I'd like to play around with it.....

Larry

[bladekeeper]

I like the idea of uploading data for people to practice on.
Too bad it's gone.... I'd like to play around with it.....

Larry

Hi Larry!

Ask and you shall receive. Try this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/29ph0tka4lemq ... .fits?dl=0

[Larry 1969]

Sweet! Thanks!
It's bnice to have some "good" data versus my "questionable" data!

Larry

[Larry 1969]

Suppose I were to open that file in StarTools. What would I select to start? Bayered not white balanced or white balanced?
Thanks!

Larry

[bladekeeper]

Suppose I were to open that file in StarTools. What would I select to start? Bayered not white balanced or white balanced?
Thanks!

Larry

Bayered not white balanced.

[JimMinCT]

The Bubble always has a "Bubblegum pink" tint to it.
I happened to grab 6x10 min Ha images of this just now...
After getting the SII to finish the Elephant Trunk.
And since I've been going at it since 05:00... I'm off to bed.
Perhaps I can add my Ha data set to your offering in the morning.
Beautiful job guys, on all the processing attempts!

[JimMinCT]

Hey all,
I apologize for getting back to the party late. Life and all that....
Here's a dropbox link to 8, 10 min Ha frames on the Bubble.
Calibrated and registered. Ready for stacking and processing
I also have 10 OIII frames and will put them up as well, but not at the moment. Sucking up photons...

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/igya4ztbraz4 ... UzRja?dl=0

[bladekeeper]

Woo hoo! Thanks, Jim!

[SkyHiker]

I experimented a bit. First I loaded the image in DSS and edited and saved three images separately for three different areas: the center (the bubble and nebulosity), the upper right (star field with a green gradient) and the lower left (regular star field). In Gimp I created masks for all three areas after applying a Gaussian blur to make the transitions less noticeable, and applied the masks to their related target area. Then I edited each individual area and added them all up. The outlines of the masks were visibly darker, I selected those areas and lightened them up. Reduced the size in MS paint. I like that the gradient was removed and that the star colors are enhanced. This was a good exercise and I think I achieved my goals. The colors are a bit overcooked. Thanks Bryan for making this available!

[bladekeeper]

It looks great, Henk!

[Larry 1969]

I think I pull back the color too much. Like I'm afraid of false colored stars or something...….

[yobbo89]

The file link is missing.

edit: nvm someone has re posted a link

re edit. it was just ha data..