NGC2014, 2020, 2040 and friends in Ha

[lazjen]

Here's a heavily cropped image of a number of NGCs in Ha (the second image has been annotated for them). I find it interesting that the feature between NGC2040 and NGC2053 doesn't seem to have a "name".

Image Details:
Sharpstar 107PH with 0.67 FR (f4.4)
ZWO ASI1600MM-C at -15C
41 x 300 sec Ha at Gain 139, offset 21
40 Darks
Processed in PixInsight

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Larger version here: https://flic.kr/p/SNGCVU

It's a bit noisy to me, so I think I'd like to get more data to hopefully enhance it further - especially around NGC2014/2020. I've also got some SII as well and eventually would like to get OIII. I suspect the Ha is going to heavily dominate though as the SII is faint.

As usual CC/feedback etc welcome. P.S. Yes, it has some of those terrible stars as mentioned in this thread: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=154850 :)

[Placidus]

Oh well done! :thumbsup: Not in the top 5 easy targets.

Nice framing too. In our attempt, we thoughtlessly chopped the top off.

Could be rewarding to throw another night or two at it, should the sky miraculously clear.

[RickS]

Looks good, Chris. Good to see someone is out there despite the heat and the moon :)

[lazjen]

Thanks Mike. It's not looking good for my position here - if it doesn't clear up soon I'll lose access to that area for a long time. I have to wait for it to get above the house and then there's a few hours before it's too low again.

Rick: Except for the clouds, it's lovely outside right now - shorts and t-shirt weather! :)

[Andy01]

Nice composition there, I've always liked these LMC guys.
It will be well worth while gathering the O3 & S2 for a complete image.
:thumbsup:

[lazjen]

It's mostly in the hands of the weather now. I also have to wait a few days for the moon as well to go for the OIII.