Lbn 552

[Nicola]

I processed this image last year, but wasn't satisfied with the result. So I let the raw frames to rest in my hard disk until recently, when I gave them a second try, with much better results. Therefore I decided to show you my latest effort.
LBN552, is a molecular cloud in Cepheus, not a really easy target, but once you get a decent sky you can start to dig something out of it (with much non-linear stretching during post-processing, though).

Link to technical details and higher resolution image: http://skymonsters.net/immagine.php?img=LBN552.jpg

Comments and criticism always welcome!

Nicola

[Atmos]

Looks quite good Nicola, you've picked up a lot of the faint dusty regions which is great! Nice work :)

[Paul Haese]

Lovely dust collection. Nice colouring too. I really like it.

[Nicola]

Thanks for the positive feedback! ;)

[Ross G]

A beautiful photo Nicola.

I love the colours, the detail and all the dust.

Ross.

[Nicola]

Thanks a lot Ross, much appreciated.

[APO_Team]

Hi Nicola,

La prima elaborazione was not as good as this one !
That was a good idea to give it a second chance :thumbsup:
Very nice pic !

Tom

[multiweb]

The dust is nicely captured and the colorful starfield makes the shot. Very nice indeed. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: