IC 2118 Witches Head Nebula

[varshnei]

First time imaging a reflection nebula. It was very challenging to edit!*

3.6hrs total integration time with 10 x 300s of RBG and 13 x 300s of L data.

Altair 115 scope with a 0.8 reducer so at 644mm at f/5.6. ASI2600mm. AM5 mount in my backyard on the Central Coast.**Antila LRGB dark filters.*
Stacked and edited in Pixinsight & PS.*

full resolution - https://www.astrobin.com/9wid2j/

[Bart]

Hi Karan, lovely image. Nice processing, good nebulosity. I like a bit stronger star colour, although it is a great image as it is.

[AdamJL]

Agree on the star colour, but a great separation of nebulosity from the background. Nice work!