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Image of the day 03/05/2024

    The Witch, Ahmed Waddah
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    The Witch

    Image of the day 03/05/2024

      The Witch, Ahmed Waddah
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      The Witch

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      This is the Witch Head Nebula in HaRGB, a reflection nebula in the constellation Eridanus, the nebula is believed to be to be an ancient supernova remnant or gas cloud illuminated by the superstar Rigel in the constellation of Orion. I had imaged this target a couple of times before, but I really wanted to capture in mono. I imaged the target over 6 nights in January and February. After collecting my RGB data and processing the data I decided to add Ha data instead of Luminance to add redder in the background of the Witch Head and make it pop against the background. I did use a synthetic luminance from the combined RGB. Also data was drizzled x2 to enhance details. I am very satisfied with the result I got, and I must have processed the data like 8 times before reaching this final edit that I am glad to share with my astro community.

      Location: Alfayoum Desert, Egypt

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