IC63 in H-SO-SO + RGB

  While planning this image, I'd originally framed it with the "Ghost" facing up. During processing, I rotated the image 180° and was immediately met with a face on the right side; a devil-like profile,  complete with horns, breathing life into Gamma Cas. It very much reminded me of the Witch Head nebula, facing off with Rigel. I loved this framing and the imagery it created, so it became the final orientation.

  OIII was hard to come by, but definitely occupied different areas than the other filters. When trying to balance the three, the OIII was completely unnoticeable. Instead of assigning it to its own channel, I blended it with the SII so both would be represented in Green and Blue. I also layered the RGB data on top to add some additional contrast. 

"In the celestial realm, where cosmic forces intertwine, there existed a being of darkness and flame—a celestial devil. Cloaked in shadows, the devil wandered the cosmic expanse, drawn to a distant blue star that pulsed with untapped potential.  With a wicked grin, the devil extended tendrils of shadow towards the vibrant star, weaving a tapestry of dark energies around it. The blue star trembled as the celestial devil's essence seeped into its core, mingling with the stellar fire that burned within. As the devil's influence spread, the once placid blue star began to pulsate with newfound life. Waves of energy cascaded through its celestial being, giving birth to swirling storms of vibrant hues. The star's luminosity intensified, casting a mesmerizing glow across the cosmic canvas. The forces of light and darkness, forever entwined, began to weave a delicate equilibrium, ensuring that even in the celestial dance, harmony prevailed. The blue star, now transformed into a beacon of both beauty and malevolence, pulsed with an otherworldly energy that drew the gaze of celestial observers for millennia."  -ChatGPT