IC 1396 in H-alpha

[twade]

To all,

Mother Nature offered me another window of imaging during this New Moon.  I took seventeen images over three nights.  After analyzing the individual images, I was left with fifteen images to integrate.  All processing, outside calibration, was done in PixInsight Standard v1.7.  Basically, the steps were deconvolution, histogram transfer, noise reduction, star reduction and HDR.  I sharpened the images for web display so hopefully I didn't get too carried away. I used a FLI Proline 16803, an Astrodon 5nm H-alpha filter, and a Takahashi FSQ-106ED.

The composition is a little tight since I wanted to get B169 in the upper left.  Given the tightness, I'll try to shoot a two frame mosaic next time.  Unfortunately, I didn't realize there was a bright star just outside the field of view in the upper left.  I'll pay closer attention next time.

I may need to stretch it a little more.  Let me know what you think.



Here are two links to higher resolution version:

2400x2400
http://www.northwest-landscapes.com/images/deepsky/prime-focus/IC1396_FSQ_ccd_halpha_2400x2400.jpg

4000x4000
http://www.northwest-landscapes.com/images/deepsky/prime-focus/IC1396_FSQ_ccd_halpha_4000x4000.jpg

Enjoy,

Wade

[FunTomas]

Hi Thomas. Your images are beautiful and always caught me. This is not exception. Great image!!!

[Nocturnal]

Very nice!

[Jules]

Very nice Wade, I do not think it requires anything else.

Julian

[troypiggo]

Talk about "wow factor".  Great contrast, tight stars.  Lovely Ha image.

[twade]

Thanks everyone for your kind words. 

I hope to capture another target in August.  At this time, I don't have a target in mind.  I'm open to suggestions.  What would you like to see in h-alpha taken with the FSQ-106ED?

Wade