Pelican - Ha, RGB

I recently did an image of the Pelican Nebula in Ha and RGB. I think the detail came out good but the optical set up made for a less than ideal framing/composition of the object. I cut off the top of Big Bird's head. The full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/Pelican.htm
(be sure to click on the image for full size)

Megrez II at f/4.8 (with WO FFIII)
Artemis285 Ha RGB filters
G11/Gemini
Guiding: C8 at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, Phd Guiding

I have taken several images of the Pelican over the years. past images are here:

http://jthommes.com/MiscAstro/Archives/Pelican.htm
(August 2005)

http://jthommes.com/MiscAstro/Archives/PelicanA.htm
(June 2003)

It did come out good. I like the framing.

Tom

Great job Jim,it looks terrific!

Good detail all around.

Jason

Thanks folks for the comments.

Great processing Jim! One of the best I've seen lately of that area

Ciao
Luca