NGC 2004 et. al. SHO : AAPOOD2 3 Nov. 2023

[Ryderscope]

In March 2022 I posted an RGB_HOO version (https://astrob.in/2h8hi6/B/) of this field in the LMC but did not get around to incorporating the SII data captured at the time. I've rectified that now with this full narrowband version. I haven't processed a full narrowband image for a while so took the time to try out a few new techniques using Pixinsight software and dedicated narrowband scripts. More details can be found on the Astrobin post.

Click here for Astrobin post. (https://astrob.in/lri6fv/0/)

Clear skies,
Rodney

AAPOD2 3 Nov. 2023 (https://www.aapod2.com/blog/ngc-2004-et-al-narrowband)

[alpal]

Hi Rodney,
35 hours of integration - well done.
That's a great picture.

cheers
Allan

[Addos]

Cracking shot Rodney, well done! Good use of the real estate, love the colour blend and the starless shows off your skill with precise contrast curves. congrats!

[Ryderscope]

Thanks Allan/Adam, the 1.5d FOV of my TSA120/QSI 683 does provide good opportunities for framing these objects.

[Dave882]

Glorious shot! Man that frame is just jam packed full. I think the SII has really added a new dimension. Fantastic work!

[gregbradley]

A fantastic field there Rodney. That's my favourite area of the LMC and you've done a really good job of it.

Greg.

[Ryderscope]

Thanks David and Greg. There is no doubting that the Magellanic Clouds hold a feast of objects, particularly in narrowband. Much fun to explore :)

[Ryderscope]

Managed to bag a AAPOD2 for this one ...

https://www.aapod2.com/blog/ngc-2004-et-al-narrowband

[strongmanmike]

That's a beauty Roddles, cheers to that :cheers:

Mike

[Ryderscope]

Thanks Mike.