Ngc 346

[Stevec35]

Here's another object in the SMC that should probably get more attention than it usually does. NGC 346 is the brightest star formation region in the SMC and, as such, is equivalent to the Tarantula nebula in the LMC although it looks quite different. I had to use some data from an older image to fill this one in. Perhaps I'll get some more data when the moon goes away.

Cheers

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/NGC346_STXL6303_RC14.htm

[strongmanmike]

I like this Steve, we must remember this is in another galaxy :eyepop:

Nice job

Mike

[RickS]

That's a little higher res than my effort :) Nicely done, Steve. Good detail and interesting colours.

[Stevec35]

Thanks guys. I had good seeing for a change with this one.

[gregbradley]

Great job of handling the colour. Its delicate and looks great.

Greg.

[Geoff45]

Nicely done Steve. Crisp detail and nice subtle colours. As Mike said, it's in another galaxy, so I can only imagine how spectacular it would be if we could bring it into the Milky Way
Geoff

[Peter Ward]

A delightful result. Must add this target to my list :thumbsup:

[Stevec35]

Thanks Peter. Might be a good one for your new scope.



Thanks Geoff. I think it would crowd out just about everything else in the milky way



Thanks Greg

[Paul Haese]

Good colour and detail. Some faint striations seen in the nebulosity. Nicely done.

[marc4darkskies]

Excellent Steve! :thumbsup: A delicate and natural rendition.

[Stevec35]

Thanks guys. I'll probably revisit this as just a HaOIIIOIII when I get the data.

[Placidus]

Plus one. Very nicely handled.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Mike

[Shiraz]

lovely object, beautifully imaged - technical quality is excellent as well.

[LewisM]

Very nice indeed - reminds me of the images that truly inspired my love with astronomy (like the postcards from Hong Kong's Planetarium as a kid)

Sure makes a refreshing change to the NGC 253's.... thank goodness! :) :P

[Stevec35]

Thanks guys. I probably haven't finished with this one. I was going to get some more Ha and OIII data to see what that does.

[astronobob]

Unreal, to capture the neb through all them stars , , , , and then process it, - !
Fantastic !!

[Stevec35]

Thanks Bob. It wasn't that hard.