Sh2-308

[sjastro]

I might add some add Ha data time permitting.

(OIII)RGB image.
13.5 hrs OIII, RGB 1 hr each, BRC-250 scope, STXL-11002

Higher resolution.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~sjastro/sh2-308c.jpg

Clear skies

Steven

[gregbradley]

That looks great Steven.

Greg.

[RickS]

Nice work, Steven. I can't unsee the dolphin now :)

[pluto]

Excellent image! :)

[marc4darkskies]

That's a very cool image - very nicely done Steven!

Cheers, Marcus

[strongmanmike]

Yes Steve, a fine example of this now rather popular object :thumbsup:

Mike

[Placidus]

I love the colours.

[Tony_]

Great image Steven.

[alpal]

Hi Steven,
lovely sharp pic & proves the superb optics.

cheers
Allan

[sjastro]

Thanks Greg, Rick, Hugh, Marcus, Mike, Mike+Trish, Tony and Alan for the feedback.

Clear skies

Steven

[seeker372011]

Wow, lovely shot. I for one didn't know of this object. Great target.

[rustigsmed]

That's an awesome shot and an intriguing object some fantastic versions being produced on here.

[Placidus]

Very fine indeed.

[sjastro]

Thanks Narayan, Russell, Mike +Trish.

Steven

[Stevec35]

Wow - that's a lovely image Steven. Smooth and sharp in equal measure.

Cheers

Steve

[Bassnut]

Ohh, thats very smick indeed, pops like hell, so very well done.

[sjastro]

Thanks Steve and Fred.

Clear skies

Steven

[graham.hobart]

Now that is just stunning!!:eyepop:
Graham

[Joshua Bunn]

Awesome Steven, I really love the star colours and the transparency of the nebula to see the stars behind. Yes, it POPS... very smooth. Are you at a dark sky location?

[multiweb]

Superb rendition. Love the color blend. :thumbsup:

[Regulus]

Great detail and colour Steven. A beautiful photograph.

Trev

[sjastro]

Thanks Graham, Joshua, Marc and Trevor.

My imaging site is not very dark, the visual limiting magnitude is around 6.0

Steven

[NOMH]

You did a great job on a very interesting object. I have not seen this object before and it looks very dim. I like the structure and color which really brings out the similarity to the dolphin.

JB

[Ross G]

A beautiful photo Steven.

One of the best!

Ross.

[sjastro]

Thanks John and Ross.

Steven

[sjastro]

An annotated image showing quite a few background galaxies identified by their PGC number.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~sjastro/sh2_308c_Annotated.jpg

Regards

Steven