HFG1 region

[Tom Davis]

Hi Everyone,

I've been imaging over the summer (when thunderstorms and wildfires permit) but most I my images have been some of the more boring vdB objects. I've put them on my website but not posted them here. I didn't want to clutter up this site with images of uninteresting objects.

Here is an image I'm excited about however. This is HFG1, a very very faint
planetary nebula which has a HII tail or "wake". This image needs more time but I must move on, so I'll update the image as data comes in.

HFG1 has a prominent bow shock that is readily seen in the image. Also, the
planetary nebula Abell 6 is in the FOV.

The image is narrowband HOO, but star colors are RGB. Some of the stars look a little over saturated and I'm working on that, so bear with me.

http://tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00010c.htm

This image was taken with ,of course, the venerable Honders. I sure have
enjoyed this scope.

-Tom

[atalas]

Nice composition and colors Tom.

[gregbradley]

I can see why you are excited about it. What a unique object. Nicely imaged and its great to see an image from you again. I was wondering what you'd been up to!

Greg.

[Larryp]

What a fascinating object! And well captured :thumbsup:

[Tom Davis]

I've been imaging, just nothing of interest. I'm trying to finish the vdB catalog and its been slow going. I check into IIS from time to time. Everyone has been doing some impressive imaging!!

-Tom

[RickS]

A very unusual and interesting image, Tom!

[strongmanmike]

Wow, what an amazing little blighter that is :thumbsup: Having 12" at F3.8 is quite handy at times huh? ;)

You sound like your vdB imaging is a bit of a fetish, like an addiction :lol:...bloody cool results :thumbsup:

Mike

[Peter Ward]

Sublime work as usual Tom. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Shiraz]

wonderful image Tom, very interesting object as well.

[RobF]

Sublime. Really enjoyed this Tom. PLEASE keep posting :)

[Ross G]

A beautiful photo Tom of a new object for me.

Great capture.

Ross.

[Tom Davis]

Thanks everyone. Hopefully some better vdB objects coming this Autumn (your Spring). Right now we are in the middle of wildfire season and the whole western US is burning -- but you guys in Oz sort of know what that's like, unfortunately.

Cheers,
Tom

[marco]

Very interesting image Tom and happy to see you back in action! Definitely a though subject very well imaged, love to see these little known gems on display :thumbsup:

Clear skies
Marco

[iceman]

Interesting and unique, lovely work Tom.