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Posts Made By: Jim Thommes

July 21, 2005 05:31 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M20

Posted By Jim Thommes
Don,
This is a really cool close up - really amazing depth inside the nebula.

July 24, 2005 04:36 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M20 Trifid Nebula

Posted By Jim Thommes
Brian, Mike, Tom,

Hey guys, thanks for the comments, I appreciate them.

Looks like I will be in Germany the next couple of days, so it might appear that I am "off the air".

July 28, 2005 05:04 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M20 Trifid Nebula

Posted By Jim Thommes
Well, looks like I'm back from my short trip to Germany. Wow, you guys really left some comments. Thanks a lot- I appreciate them.

I have some specific answers to questions in separate replies...

July 29, 2005 05:06 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Cocoon Nebula region in Ha

Posted By Jim Thommes
Tom,
I realy like the framing on this image. IC5146 and B168 together make it look like the cocoon is moving through the star field and pushing away the stars.

The red filter is a neat idea. Are you blending the red with any kind of mask? I assume your intent is to bring out the fainter stars without bloating the bright ones.

July 31, 2005 11:29 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

A Better Bubble

Posted By Jim Thommes
Dan,
I guess this image is the "after" image to compliment your earlier "before" image. I think I might have been happy to get either, but this last image is impressive. Good detail, good depth, good tracking, and of course good focus. Great job!

July 31, 2005 11:36 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

IC1318b - HA and RGB

Posted By Jim Thommes
Brian and Dan,
Thanks for the comments.

Dan,
Thanks for the comment about the RGB HA combination. I try to not disturbe the star colors from the RGB when applying the HA exposure and the red in the Nebula. Thanks for noticing.

August 5, 2005 02:51 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Finally!! The clouds left.... Cocoon (HaR)RGB

Posted By Jim Thommes
Tom,
Congrats on taking advantage of the conjunction of favorable moon and absense of clouds!

I like the color version of your Cocoon. Is it my imagination, or have you captured some of the "dusty" tint in the dark nebulas?

Good job on the color.

August 5, 2005 02:54 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

VDB 142

Posted By Jim Thommes
Eric,
You have captured great detail in this portion of IC1396. I have an old (early) image of this object. Your image makes me want to go back and try it again. Thanks for sharing.

August 6, 2005 03:23 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

North America Nebula - "The Wall" in Ha

Posted By Jim Thommes
Tyler,
Oh Yeah, This one is a real winner. Congrats!

Can't wait for the color. Are you going RGB or false color HA, SII, OIII?

August 9, 2005 03:55 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M20 - Trifid - from 10,000 feet

Posted By Jim Thommes
Tyler,
Amazingly smooth image for only 2 subs at 5 minutes. Good job.

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