philjay Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Happy New Year to you all again. It's the really difficult decision time for me again, the image of the year for 2018. Gawd where do I begin because there has been so many? January was Graham and his mosaic of SH2-240. https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/13925-sh2-240-wip-the-story-continues/ February was a widefield over Dartmoor by Chris P. https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/14057-widefield-view-over-dartmoor-national-park/ March was an M42 close up by dave.hardy2 https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/14138-m42/ April was a lunar shot by andyboy1970 https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/14316-moon-200418/ May, Derbyshire Dave gave us an M81 https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/14372-m81-from-holloway/ June saw 8472 give us North American and Pelican https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/14595-220618-north-america-pelican-nebulae/ July was Ibbos Saturn https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/14752-saturn-22-7-2018/ August was Peter Shahs Milky Way and the Boy https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/14817-the-boy-and-the-milky-way/ September Grahams Elephant stood out https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/14994-elephant-trunk-neb-in-hubble-pallet/ October was Ibbo and Venus https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/15173-venus-26-10-2018-about-10-mins-before-inferior-conjunction/ November was Peter Shahs Iris nebula https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/15204-the-iris-in-rgb/ December is Chris P. IC1871 https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/15358-ic1871-inside-the-soul-nebula-first-light-on-the-stc-duo-narrowband-filter/ All excellent images and not an easy one to pick because they are all outstanding but 2 really stick with me and they are Ibbos Venus 10 minutes before inferior conjunction, because that is good astronomy, a lot of planning has gone into this, not an easy shot and Peter Shahs Iris nebula because of the colours and contrast and also I am a sucker for dark nebula nicely processed and this has it all. But I have to choose one so the EMS Picture of the Year goes to...... Peter Shah and his Iris Nebula in RGB https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/15204-the-iris-in-rgb/ well done Peter a lovely image. +Ibbo, Tweedledee, Bottletopburly and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Well done Peter, great image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Great image Peter very well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Lovely image Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Well done Peter - great image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Wow, that was a good year for the imagers, given that we had some pretty poor weather most of the time too. No Lunar for December really show's how poo the clouds have been. Without doubt there have been some outstanding images, it does amaze me that back yard equipment is able to turn out images better than professional gear from not that long back either. Many Congratulations to Pete though, that is an outstanding Iris Nebula, the depth is unreal. Many thanks to Phil for being the PoTM Judge, it's not an easy job and looks like getting more difficult for his year. Many thanks to everyone who share their work, it's good to see the gradual improvements as folks techniques ( And equipment budget!) slowly grows and get better. Here's to a clouting 2019. +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Well done Peter, what a fantastic image. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Well done Peter an outstanding image. We really do have some great talent on the forum and I hope all you imagers keep up the good work for 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Nice one Peter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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