NGC6334 Bear Paw Nebula in SHO

[joshman]

This was taken much earlier in the year, and was the last target imaged with the trusty ol' ASI1600MM-Pro before I upgraded to the ASI2600MM and 3nm Filters.

This is one of those targets that I always keep coming back to, mostly because i've never really been happy with how I'd previously captured or processed it.


So this image represents not only a bit of a send off for old equipment, but a good solid effort in trying to do the both the equipment and DSO justice.



Click here to see it big on Astrobin (https://astrob.in/fipwpx/0/).


C&C is very welcome on this. I think the processing leaves a bit (lot?) to be desired, but I think its partly a function of the data I was working with. I feel like I've either over-stretched, or not got enough of the OIII channel. Either way, I'm looking forward to tackling this one again next year with my much better setup.


Thanks for looking and Clear Skies!

[Dave882]

Hey that’s really nice. Not sure how this slipped past but mate well done I really like the pallet and the level of detail in the ‘paw’ is great

[Startrek]

Missed this one as well
I’ve been calling it Cats Paw for years , but doesn’t matter
Lovely image of a difficult target
Well done !!

Martin

[joshman]

Thanks Dave! It's always been a difficult target for me, for whatever reason. But I think i'm on the right track and i'm looking forward to giving it another go next year. I wish I had a longer focal length to really get in there.


Thanks Martin! I first heard it called the "Bear Paw" nebula, so that's whats stuck in my head now. Buti think "cat's paw" isprobably the better known name for it. Either way, it's a pretty unique target, and one i'll keep coming back to.