Ic 2631

[Stevec35]

Here's another one slightly off the beaten track, the reflection nebula IC 2631 (AKA CED 112) in Chameleon. Lots of dust in the field here.

Cheers

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/ic2631_STX16200_RC14.htm

[gregbradley]

Very nice Steve.

Greg.

[Placidus]

That's absolutely beautiful, Steve. Very sharp, and subtle contrast, nicely showing the wispy tendrils.

Strongly reminiscent of a similar region in Corona Australis, with dust, reflection and emission nebulosity.

Is H-alpha a luminance channel or is it added in as red?

Lovely image.

Best,
M & T

[Stevec35]

Thanks M&T. There isn't any Ha - it's just a simple LRGB. To me it also resembles the Iris nebula in the North.



Thanks Greg

[RickS]

Interesting target and lovely image, Steve. I'd like to do a wide field of that area one day...

Cheers,
Rick.

[Stevec35]

Thanks Rick. A wide field version would be certainly interesting. There's a lot of other stuff in that vicinity.

[Atmos]

That's really nice Steve, lovely dusty region, kinda reminiscent of M78.

[marc4darkskies]

That's a rippa Steve! Well done! :thumbsup:

[Stevec35]

Thanks Marcus



Thanks Colin. Yes I guess it is a bit like M78. Also similar to the Iris nebula in the north (NGC 7023).

[topheart]

Well done!
Cheers,
Tim

[Stevec35]

Thanks Tim

[strongmanmike]

Although quite smooth really, that dark area near the top gives the dust a nice 3D feel, looks like a bit Corona Australis, a nice result Steve :thumbsup:

Mike

[Stevec35]

Thanks Mike. I was pretty happy with it. As you remarked in your NGC 3132 shot the skies have been fairly good the last few days.