NGC1977 & M42

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NGC1977 & M42

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Another outing with the tiny FS60, my so call 'grab & go" imaging set up. Orion is setting earlier, crossing the meridian by late evening, hence my choice of a light setup because I have to relocate to the pool side to image due to obstructions. Shot this 2 nights ago, the sky was free of clouds but pretty hazy, got tons of gradients from the raw data.

Image & equipments info:

Mount: Losmandy GM8 with Gemini GOTO
OTA: Takahashi FS60CB with WO 0.8x reducer/flattener
Camera: Modified/cooled Meade DSI III pro
Guide scope: Mini Borg 50
Guide Camera: SAC 4-2
Subs: 2x10 min H-alpha
4x3min & 4x30s Red
4x3min & 4x30s Green
4x4min & 4x30s Blue

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M42

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Beautiful

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Wow [smilie=wow.gif] . Very nice.
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Hi,
WOW!!! Beautiful!! [smilie=wow2.gif]

Must find some easier method to get the M42 without over-expose the trapezium area...

Have a nice day.
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wahhhhhh.....i am colour deprived...argh! more clear skies!
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omg!! very nice!
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very nice ... :0
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Back in action, Kelvin!
Very nice indeed. [smilie=admire2.gif]
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Post by timatworksg »

Awesome! Great job considering the hazy evenings! Nice colors in M42...I like!! Great approach with the subs....did you final stack/layer them in PS and then masking?
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[smilie=admire2.gif] [smilie=wow2.gif] [smilie=wow.gif] [smilie=good-job.gif] Fantastic
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