VdB14, VdB15 and Sh2-202

[Nicola]

I've been laid off by my company so it is the best time to cheer processing a new image. This time I introduce you a trio of non often photographed objects, situated on the border between the constellation of Camelopardalis and Cassiopeia.
VdB14 and VdB15 are the two reflection nebulae (blue) to the left in the image: note also the dust clouds in the bottom of the image, illuminated little or nothing, a sign that the density of the dust around the central star is quite high.
On the right we find a large emission nebula (red) catalogued as Sh2-202 in which there are a couple of dark nebulae and two interesting open clusters: Stock23 and Czernik14.
I would also like to point out, small in size (almost looks like a red star), the planetary nebula PK 142 +3.1, located to the left of the star SAO 24111.
Image technical details and highres version at: http://skymonsters.net/immagine.php?img=VdB14_VdB15_Sh2-202.jpg

Comments and criticism always welcome

[gregbradley]

Bummer about your job but that image should cheer you up. Its delightful.

It could easily be portrayed in a boring manner but the delicate reflection neb and the red Ha areas are nicely balanced and star colours are also very good. It gives a 3D effect.

Greg.

[strongmanmike]

Sky Monster indeed Nicola! That region is a bit like Spaghetti Bolognese - ie could easily be quite boring but with the right ingredients and method (as here) it can be pleasantly tasty and very yum! :thumbsup:

Mike

[atalas]

Wonderful work Nicola.

[Paul Haese]

Great blending and vision of this field.

[SkyViking]

What a delightful piece of sky and your image of it is beautiful. I like the contrasting colours and the natural look. A very pleasing image indeed, great work!

[Nicola]

Many thanks to Greg,Mike,Paul and SkyViking I appreciate your comments :)

[Shiraz]

very interesting and beautiful image Nicola. the PN sure stands out

[Regulus]

It's a beautiful image Nicola and very nicely processed.
There are some excellent photos in your Gallery too.

Trevor

[Nicola]

Thank you Trevor :)



Thanks a lot Shiraz :)

[David Fitz-Henr]

Very nice Nicola; very pleasing to the eye with the contrast of reflection and emission nebula! Good colour processing there that brings out the natural beauty of this region.