Horse Head nebula : Barnard 33 Do look large...

I am, as ever, staggered by your technical cleverness, patience and knowledge, Steve. Astonishing work
Enjoy your weekend…..D

Diana it some thing that is hard leant I can say I am where I saw myself getting and the images I wished to take. Its always easy to look at a photo but as you can see there is a lot of work learning and patience to get to this point. I am not stopping but head head long into the very next challenge. Many thanks and do hope you enjoyed your time away from Oz. I hope your weekend is a little cooler than ours...

Amazing shot! I admired!

Best greetings
Füsun

Many thanks Fusun you can see where this all started as a child but grew as I got more comfortable. I have a lot of people to thank and a whole lot of learning but I think been a worth while project.

Remarkable shots!

Thank you it is truly amazing what you find out in space.

They are amazing. My respect also for the effort involved.

Thank you you can see the effort get the result so I am truly happy to get this shot under my belt and so well.

Splendide bravo bon dimanche.

Many thanks an image a lot have seen but may not quite so in this colour.

this is great Steve.

Thank you I am very happy the way this came out as I wanted to do this target some justice.

A superb set of images Steve thank you for sharing them

Peter it give you an idea how difficult it is to balance the editing of this shot do I go Hubble, Do I go full traditional or balance the two. Many thanks for your comment its a real privilege to be able to bring this to life.

Super!

Thank you it was not an easy target to get right.

Another remarkable series of images, Steve, with fascinating background information on the technicalities involved.

You get the idea from the info above it not as easy as just taking a colour photo with a one shot colour camera thats for sure. Proud of the way it has come out from the narrow band filters such a lot of detail. Many thanks and was very glad I could share.

That's a fine Image Steve super work I take my hat of to you ⭐⭐
Have a great week.
TOZ

Thank you it gives you some idea of the difficulties you face when you take and edit the deep space photos.

Maestro ~ all of your experience is put to good use it seems Steve ~ Well done

Thank you was a shot I did want to get right as its one of the most recognised nebulas in space.

a magnificient series Steve

Thank you, it gives you an idea of the differences that are between the two ways of taking a photos. The editing that goes into what looks like a simple shot, 5 nights worth of shots about 1 1/2 hours worth of editing... Just to get the shot above. Is it worth it to me, yes most on ipernity no.

The main image is spectacular to say the least Steve. Not bad from you considering this is 1,375 light-years from earth. When I get to see the Orion constellation I am lucky to see its brightest star 'Rigel' but in fairness I have seen the Nebulae too once or twice in my lifetime. To be able to see images like this must give one a real thrill of achievement. My stars of achievement to you pale into insignificance. ⭐ ⭐

Best Wishes. Herb

Herb we both know just what this is, forget the technical difficulties to get the shot, to get this as a shot from my own back yard and to be able share for those interested gives me a real thrill. The day when we can call up Ai to get an image like this with all the technicalities' of pallets, editing, shooting problems ( Guiding, Clouds, Light pollution, Filters used, Atmospherics, moon light, smoke, heat, nights to be able to shoot) To just name but a few then its well and truly time I gave up. The fact that this what sparked my interest all those years ago and to be able to bring to life all these year down the line is a huge thrill to me.

I still have one and may be the last problem I have to face as a photographer of landscapes and real life. The rotation of the shot The problem of balance between the filter wheel and the main axis of the scope. I have the way in my mind to go and all but one part, next shot you should see is the horse in correct orientation and back ground horizontal across the frame if I am right.

Sounds easy but a huge technical set of problems and instructions to get the right View on screen. We take if for granted we can easily rotate view to get the perfect shot DSLR I did in the past with astro but a huge weight of the filter wheel is a big problem. I have all my parts its just the ones I have to purchase to suit astro work.

Dont ever think your stars are any less worthy of the stars that are out in space, While I try and bring to Ipernity what most never understand or can comprehend, I know you are one step behind me in appreciation. So your stars are just as worthy as mine, so thank you its never lost on me as we both know just how hard it has been to get here 5 years down the line..........................................................................................................................

Thanks for this Steve. I know only too well the trouble and effort you go to get such an image as we see here taking this hobby to new heights, so to speak. - I know we share largely the same stars and in some parts of the country there is ample chance to study them, even as you do but for me, largely as a dream or chance encounter now. Without doubt my connections with you have enlightened me and brought me space joy! Mt grateful thanks.

Herb

Herb for me a real pleasure to see the stars from the other side and some one having a go. Never give in....

Just Wow. The horse nebula is so fascinating in general. . That you got to see it and photograph it so well is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this!!