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I hope that I am not boring y'all with my repros. Poor skies and don't have the grandson for a couple of days!
Another image from back in September of 2021 that was screaming for a new process.
245 lights at 120 seconds with the L-eNhance, ASI533 MC-P, Sharpstar 61 EDPHII, and AVX (about 8 hours total).
Processed from the original masterlight (linear stacked image). Thanks once again to Bill Blanshan for his wonderful PixelMath processes. Also, Russell Crowman for his superb XTerminator tools.
Captured with NINA and processed in Pixinsight.
Thanks for looking and comments are very welcome!
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
Butterfly Maiden wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:58 am
I agree with Lyle. The detail is superb Jim.
You are certainly not boring us with your images Jim. Keep them coming.
I am sure other members are learning new stuff from your re-visited processes as well as just enjoying the finished results too
Thanks for your very nice comments Vanessa!
MariusD69 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:09 am
Wonderful image! Great details and colors. Well done, Jim!
Hi Marius and I always appreciate your nice words!
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
starfield wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:35 am
Nice Jim, Super widefield and really like the way you mapped the colors.
Hey Steve,
My Sharpstar!!! Love the fov!!!!
Thanks for letting me know that you liked the mapping.
New mapping scheme. I used the same with the recent repro NGC 7000 The NA Nebula.
Since I posted the original image, I bumped the saturation a tad. Below it the finished product.
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
While I'm not typically a fan of false color images, this one is very nice! Great job Jim!
Larry
For visual:
10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
Larry 1969 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 1:02 am
While I'm not typically a fan of false color images, this one is very nice! Great job Jim!
Larry
Me too Larry. I like the reds. But, in some images, an alternate color palette will significantly enhance details and it made a big difference in this data.
If you’re interested in seeing the “red” version of this data, you can scroll down the AB linked image and you will see the revision versions.
Thanks a bunch Larry!
Haven’t seen you in a bit. You’re weather must be like mine!
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
Juno16 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:57 am
Haven’t seen you in a bit. You’re weather must be like mine!
Pretty much... I set up a few times, but have been less than thrilled with the results. Maybe I'll post them anyway.
Larry
For visual:
10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
Juno16 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:57 am
Haven’t seen you in a bit. You’re weather must be like mine!
Pretty much... I set up a few times, but have been less than thrilled with the results. Maybe I'll post them anyway.
Larry
Been there too. It’s so disappointing to spend a night or two imaging only to be disappointed with the results.
Sometimes if you just let it simmer for awhile then give it another shot, the results are much different.
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
Hi Jim. Wow, This is a great IC 1396 (The Elephant's Trunk) Nebula image, especially on the astrobin site. You have excellent contrast, well framed, and I love the nebulosity and dust cloud colors and details in this new version. Thanks for sharing this redo with us Jim and the best of wishes for getting some clear night skies again soon.
Marshall
Sky-Watcher 90mm f/13.8 Maksutov-Cassegrain on motorized Multimount
Orion Astroview 120ST f/5 Refractor on EQ3 mount
Celestron Comet Catcher 140mm f/3.64 Schmidt-Newtonian on alt-az mount
Celestron Omni XLT150R f/5 Refractor on CG4 mount with dual axis drives.
Orion 180mm f/15 Maksutov-Cassegrain on CG5-GT Goto mount.
Orion XT12i 12" f/4.9 Dobsonian Intelliscope.
Kamakura 7x35 Binoculars and Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Binoculars. ZWO ASI 120MC camera.
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Makuser wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 3:26 pm
Hi Jim. Wow, This is a great IC 1396 (The Elephant's Trunk) Nebula image, especially on the astrobin site. You have excellent contrast, well framed, and I love the nebulosity and dust cloud colors and details in this new version. Thanks for sharing this redo with us Jim and the best of wishes for getting some clear night skies again soon.
Hey there Marshall!
Thank you for the nice comment!
I had recently reprocessed the North American Nebula with the same color palette and it came out nice, so I tried it on this similarly dated data.
Personally, I really like it even better!
Thanks buddy!
Jim
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED102 APO, Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO, Samyang 135 F2 (still on the Nikon).
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro with Rowan Belt Mod
Stuff: ASI EAF Focus Motor (x2), ZWO OAG, ZWO 30 mm Guide Scope, ASI 220mm min, ASI 120mm mini, Stellarview 0.8 FR/FF, Sharpstar 0.8 FR/FF, Mele Overloock 3C.
Camera/Filters/Software: ASI 533 mc pro, ASI 120mm mini, ASI 220mm mini , IDAS LPS D-1, Optolong L-Enhance, ZWO UV/IR Cut, N.I.N.A., Green Swamp Server, PHD2, Adobe Photoshop CC, Pixinsight.
Dog and best bud: Jack
Sky: Bortle 6-7
My Astrobin: https://www.astrobin.com/users/Juno16/
