Cometary Globules in Puppis

[marco]

Dear all, recently I have been quite busy with my work and this prevented me to dedicate much time to astronomy, including participating to this forum.

However I was able to process an image taken last April, a shot aimed to the peripheral region of the Gum nebula. This area is often overlooked but full of interesting objects, in particular cometary globules like CG4, "the hand of God" I imaged last year.

Here is the link: http://astrosurf.com/lorenzi/ccd/CG_Puppis_HaLRGB.htm
The image can be zoomed to the original version of 4000x4000 pixel

This area is quite complex to imagine since it is full a tiny stars that make difficult the processing of the nebulosity. The data:
HaLRGB (90:110:40:40:40), Pentax 300mm f/4, Proline 16803, Coonabarabran (Australia).

I attach here a low res and labeled image of this area, an higher res one is visible on my website.

Clear Skies
Marco

[strongmanmike]

Wonderfully interesting and unique image Marco, well done :thumbsup:

Mike

[gregbradley]

That is a very interesting image Marco. You have a different approach and its refreshing.

Also useful for idenifying potential targets. I take it this area is still rising at the moment?

Greg.

[marco]

Thanks Mike :)



Thanks Greg, that was actually the aim, taking a large field to see what make sense to imaging later with a longer FL telescope :)
This area is still close to the Sun at the moment, best period will be next year end :)

Clear Skies
Marco

[Alchemy]

Superb field of view, with some nice and unexpected results. Top stuff :thumbsup: