Test with the new Optolong L-synergy filter

Test with the new Optolong L-synergy filter

Credit: Gianni Lacroce

 

 

Testing with the new Optolong L-synergy filter a 7nm dual-band S2 O3 filter with which, by combining shots with the classic HA O3 dual-band filters, you can create a composition in the Hubble Palette using an OSC color camera.
The IC1805 Heart Nebula in different versions:

 

- In the first photo, the Heart Nebula taken with the L-synergy filter. Even in this shot, I was truly impressed by the amount of O3 present and the clarity. The filter is free of halos and gradients, making post-processing very easy.

 

 

 

 

- In the second photo, you can see how the Raw image looked after the WBPP and DBE created by combining 60 5-minute shots. Without the dominance of the Ha, the O3 is already well defined and no special post-production is needed, making it much easier to balance the image's colors.

 

 

 

 

- In the third photo, you can see the Heart Nebula, which I photographed last year with the same framing, but using the L-ultimate filter. The Ha's dominance is clearly visible here.

 

 

 

- You can see the two photos side by side to evaluate the differences.

 

 

 

 

 

- Having all the channels available to create a Hubble Pelette, I split the channels of the two photos and combined them into a single SHO photo.

 

 

 

 

 

- Finally, in the latest version, the Heart Nebula in SHO, combining all the channels from the two shots.

Thanks to Optolong Astronomy Filter for giving me the opportunity to test this filter.
STRUMENTAZIONE

Imaging telescope: Askar fra600
Imaging camera: Zwo Asi 2600 duo  
Mount: Zwo Am5
Filtri Optolong L-Synergy

Filtri Optolong L-Ultimate

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ELABORAZIONE
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