IC 5146 - Cocoon Nebula in Cygnus

Yep, it's working now.

Wow, that is some image. You have got some great seeing conditions and equipment there. The nebulosity seems sureal, like it is a fake because the clarity, structure, and colours are, well, WOW. Spot on tracking and processing there mate, I can't relly fault it.

Anthony - I see a fair bit of noise in this image - predominantly at the bottom edge. There are too many bright pixels for them to be "hot" so I'm presuming its noise.

I noticed some dark pixels also (brightest star, low left - look upper left). Are you having trouble with your darks/flats perhaps? Or was it down to ambient temperature?

That said, a lovely image. The subject is well framed and very detailed. Lovely colours too.

Dave

I noticed some dark pixels also (brightest star, low left - look upper left). Are you having trouble with your darks/flats perhaps? Or was it down to ambient temperature?

Hi Dave,

I will be using the full moon opportunity (and the dirty skies filled with ash due to the fires) to bake the dessicant which is something I do every six months and also rebuild my library of darks (monthly chore). As for the flats, they are something I take during each session.