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Started by jameslbrown, 02/23/2007 06:24PM

Posted 02/23/2007 06:24PM | Edited 02/23/2007 06:25PM Opening Post

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This is a "natural colored" narrow band image of the Orion Nebula: (Ha OIII OIII) as RGB with Ha also used as a luminance layer. 1.6 hours per channel including (8) 5 minute images and (10) 30 second images of the core.

I wanted to keep the Trapezium visible and am pleased with the result. I cropped the sides because I think it makes the image more dramatic. I hope you like it!

Jim

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Posted 02/23/2007 07:39PM #1

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Great work Jim! 8)
Indeed, it is nice to be able to appreciate The Trapezium area...

Keep it up!

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Posted 02/23/2007 10:06PM #2

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Nice detail in your image Jim.
I like it!

Jason

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Posted 02/24/2007 04:21AM #3

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Excellent images, Jim! I like both versions, though M43 is a bit too saturated in the second version. But I like the deeper blues in the second as well.

Eric

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