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Lion Nebula SH2-132 - RC71

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Posts Made By: Jim Thommes

October 25, 2009 03:51 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First Shot with FLI8300C/Baby 'Q'

Posted By Jim Thommes
Pretty cool image David. I'm thinking of getting one of the 8300 cameras - haven't decided which yet. What do you think of your FLI so far?

October 31, 2009 09:10 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Iris Nebula

Posted By Jim Thommes
Tyler,
Nice shot of the Irius and surrounding dust.

October 31, 2009 09:14 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

SH2-157/M78/M31

Posted By Jim Thommes
Michael,
Nice images all! You are getting good results with the ML8300. Are you pretty happy with it?

October 31, 2009 09:17 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Another M42 narrow band

Posted By Jim Thommes
Charlie, Eric,
Pretty cool pictures. The narrow bands always offer a great perspective.

October 31, 2009 09:21 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC2170

Posted By Jim Thommes
Greg,
Very nice. This is a pretty colorful region and you captured it well.

November 7, 2009 05:44 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Iris @ 980mm/F7

Posted By Jim Thommes
David,
Nicely done. I like the natural approach to your processing. I personally favor the Iris - it is one of my favorite objetcs.

November 7, 2009 05:50 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Cocoon @ 980mm/F7

Posted By Jim Thommes
Nice one David. Again, great natural look with nice subtle tones around the nebula. Yeah, Noel's color blotch removal works pretty good doesn't it. I also tend to take somewhat short data and the background can get somewhat blotchy in the processing. Noels PS actions can help that a lot.

November 11, 2009 05:15 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Dusty LBN 534

Posted By Jim Thommes
Tyler, Eric,Thanks for the comments.

November 16, 2009 12:06 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Dusty LBN 534

Posted By Jim Thommes
Thanks for the comments guys.

Maurice, No I really haven't considered trying to post my processing steps. I tend to approach each data set on its own (galaxy, nebula, star cluster, wide field, so on). It also depends on what instrument and what sensor I used for the data. But in general, its stack, color calibrate, gradient removal (if any), equalize background and scale, co-regisiter all stacks, construct the luminance (stretch and contrast), combine RGBs (or other data), luminance layer, final touches - selective sharpening, cosmetic repair, etc.

November 17, 2009 05:19 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Abell 75 NGC 7076

Posted By Jim Thommes
Looks nice Chris. That little planetary is quite small indeed.

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