Rcw 60

[sjastro]

Largely overlooked by the nearby running chicken, I find this an interesting FOV.

4.5 hrs Ha, 1 hr each RGB, STXL-11002 BRC-250 scope.
High resolution image.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~sjastro/rcw60c.jpg

Clear skies

Steven

[RickS]

Nice, Steven! Another one I haven't seen before.

[Ross G]

Great photo Steven.

What a beautiful object!

Love the detail.

Ross.

[jase]

Very cool Steven! Pleased someone else is paying attention to the RCW catalog. :thumbsup: Certainly has some pleasing gems listed. Is the pink hue due to reflection nebulosity or the Ha blend? Impressive details, I'm just not too sure of the colour. I don't think I'll get time this season to get to this target. I'll take more of the obscure stuff thanks!

[sjastro]

Hello Jase,

I've been an avid fan for imaging RCW objects for a few years.
There is a fair bit of blue in the RGB alone image.

I avoid blending the Ha channel but use a Ha mask over the HaRGB image to reduce the midtones so as to cut back on the salmon colour.



Thanks for the feedback Ross.



Thanks Rick.

Clear skies

Steven

[sjastro]

Used a custom made histogram shaping curve to extract further faint nebular detail in the background as well as using a lightness reduction mask in PixInsight curves to improve colour and preserve dark nebula detail in the image.

Steven
http://members.iinet.net.au/~sjastro/rcw60c.html

[SkyViking]

Beautiful image Steven, and nice to see something new! Looks like a great FOV. Thanks for the view :)

[sjastro]

Thanks Rolf.

Steven