I have had a very rough 2 months unfortunately health wise. I was struck 3x in a row with bacterial infections. The second infection occurred  after a routine hospital checkup and I became very sick. I had to rest and take a lot of antibiotics. Once I was recovering and restarting work 1 month ago, I again became sick. The infection was not yet gone, so even more antibiotics and rest was needed. Needless to say, it took a lot of my energy and I needed a lot of rest.
Finally, the infection is really gone and my energy is coming back step-by-step now and I have started work again. I am terribly sorry to have kept you waiting for support. I will address all outstanding questions and e-mails step-by step and will be on the forum daily from today.
APP 2.0.0-beta47 will come soon as well, a lot of work was already completed before I became very ill, so the release is also nearly ready for you. Beta47 will be much faster actually. Many workflows will be more than 2x faster, mosaics can even be 10x faster than before because registration really received a major boost... all compared to beta46. Â Before I release it, I will make sure that everything is working properly and then I will release it.
Ethereal Hearts: A 140MP Mosaic of the Heart and Soul Nebulae
This image showcases a 3-panel mosaic of the Heart and Soul Nebulae (IC 1805 and IC 1848), captured in exquisite detail using the Hubble Palette (SHO). The mosaic spans over two seasons of imaging under challenging UK skies, culminating in over 75 hours of total exposure time. The completed image, with an impressive resolution of over 140 megapixels, brings out the intricate structures and glowing regions of these iconic deep-sky objects.
IC 1805 (Heart Nebula): Located in the lower region of the mosaic, this nebula exhibits striking, golden-orange filaments of ionized gas surrounded by glowing blue clouds, indicative of sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen emissions. The "heart-shaped" structure reflects its namesake, highlighting stellar winds and radiation from young, massive stars in the central open cluster, Melotte 15.
IC 1848 (Soul Nebula): Found in the upper portion of the mosaic, the Soul Nebula features complex, interconnected regions of emission, sculpted by intense stellar radiation. Its blue and orange hues, rendered through the SHO palette, reveal the nebula's rich ionized gases.
This mosaic not only emphasizes the vibrant beauty of these nebulae but also underscores the challenges of deep-sky astrophotography. The demanding conditions of UK weather required meticulous planning and patience, making this result a testament to the dedication of the imaging process. Each panel seamlessly blends to form a cohesive representation of these celestial wonders, capturing their interplay of color and structure in remarkable depth.This image is a tribute to the power of modern astrophotography and the enduring appeal of the cosmos, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of the Cassiopeia and Perseus constellation regions, approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth.
This image showcases a 3-panel mosaic of the Heart and Soul Nebulae (IC 1805 and IC 1848), captured in exquisite detail using the Hubble Palette (SHO). The mosaic spans over two seasons of imaging under challenging UK skies, culminating in over 75 hours of total exposure time. The completed image, with an impressive resolution of over 140 megapixels, brings out the intricate structures and glowing regions of these iconic deep-sky objects.
IC 1805 (Heart Nebula): Located in the lower region of the mosaic, this nebula exhibits striking, golden-orange filaments of ionized gas surrounded by glowing blue clouds, indicative of sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen emissions. The "heart-shaped" structure reflects its namesake, highlighting stellar winds and radiation from young, massive stars in the central open cluster, Melotte 15.
IC 1848 (Soul Nebula): Found in the upper portion of the mosaic, the Soul Nebula features complex, interconnected regions of emission, sculpted by intense stellar radiation. Its blue and orange hues, rendered through the SHO palette, reveal the nebula's rich ionized gases.
This mosaic not only emphasizes the vibrant beauty of these nebulae but also underscores the challenges of deep-sky astrophotography. The demanding conditions of UK weather required meticulous planning and patience, making this result a testament to the dedication of the imaging process. Each panel seamlessly blends to form a cohesive representation of these celestial wonders, capturing their interplay of color and structure in remarkable depth.This image is a tribute to the power of modern astrophotography and the enduring appeal of the cosmos, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of the Cassiopeia and Perseus constellation regions, approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth.
