Sh2-140

[Tom Davis]

I've always likely this object -- its contrasting HII regions, dark nebulae, etc -- but I have not been able to image it. I had a chance the other night. I've stretched the data to bring out the fainter dust in the dark nebulae. This gives the overall region a hazy appearance.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_0000eb.htm

OSC data:
http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_0000ec.htm

Tom

[strongmanmike]

Love the haze, that wave crest in the middle gives the image some 3d depth too - very nice.

Mike

[gregbradley]

Beautiful images both but I prefer the OSC FSQ image. Its a bit widerfield and stars are tighter.

Greg.

[Paul Haese]

Nice work Tom, another image I have seen today with such a huge range of colour and tone. Very enjoyable to view.

[Alchemy]

Whilst it's some very nice eye candy, As far as dust goes i do prefer the ones set against a darker backdrop where the dust stands out more.

Still a lovely image nonetheless, with lots of interest and color throughout.

[RobF]

Beautiful image and wonderful FOV. Thanks for sharing Tom.

[Ross G]

Amazing colours and tones Tom.


Thanks.

Ross.

[Tom Davis]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.

Tom

[jase]

Stunning work Tom. Most impressed by the subtle reflection nebulae. Provides a striking contrast against the emission neb. Well done.

[prokyon]

Great work, the colors are stunning! And the faint dust details, wow!
You worked with two different telescopes, great effort but it was it worth.

Cheers

Werner

[atalas]

Wonderful Tom! the wider OSC does It for me....amazing field.

[Lester]

Wow, so much to see in your image Tom, thanks for the view. All the best.

[Stevec35]

Stunning as usual Tom. They are both extremely picturesque but I think the FSQ version does the most for me.

Cheers

Steve

[Tom Davis]

Thanks again everyone.

Yes, that OSC camera is pretty amazing. Easy to use and to process.

Tom

[multiweb]

Very rich field. Great stuff. :thumbsup:

[SkyViking]

What a variety in that area. It's a really beautiful image, I like the hazy appearance.