+Graham Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Well I had to stay up until 2am waiting for a clear spell but it was worth it. I was going to try for M42 in RGB but I decided that Mr Blobby was just too close. It took me close on an hour to finally locate the Horse. I just could not see it and kept moving to the nearest star to check my alignment. Back and forth from where it should be to a star then back then to another star and back. I should have trusted the gear because it was exactly where it kept telling me it was. Had to run 600 second subs to bring her out but I think all the frustration was well worth it. GT 81 Atik 314 L Baader HA filter 15 subs at 600 seconds Stacked in Maxim Polished in PS 6. Horse Head 1. Close up of the Head. Close up of the Flame. Horse Head 2 slightly different processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Fantastic shot graham. I love the horsehead. I have not seen it visually myself as I don't have the correct filters. Also (correct me if I am wrong here guys) the horse head is extremely difficult to see visually even with the right filters and good seeing. Great pictures Graham, I would be seriously chuffed with those results. Well done-now go to bed! I am off skydiving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Wow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Very nicely done sir, good detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Great stuff Graham, especially getting the Horsehead and the Flame in the same shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I love this object - think everyone does too - and it goes very nicely with the flame. Nicely caught Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Nice one Graham. I gave up at midnight as the misty cloud wasn't clearing, checked a few times during the night but it never shifted. I think the Horsehead was discovered by photography and is difficult to see visually. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsehead_Nebula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Totes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Thank you folks. Getting both in the same shot was a pure accident, if I had realised at the time I would have moved it over a bit in the frame. Still there's always tonight. ;) Edited September 28, 2013 by Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 very nice capture Graham, your images are coming on with every new one you post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thank you Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) very nice early HH try it in negative as well crank up the sub length for the fainter curtains H beta is the filter so I'm told and the largest scope you can find with good transparent night,would like to see this visual , could not make it out with 20" at Kielder but have heard reports of visible in 12" dob on a good night Edited September 28, 2013 by Ibbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Here is an idea that might help, with a big enough aperture and pristine sky... http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/5068-magic-horsehead-eyepiece/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 thats food for thought Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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