M78 and the Boogeyman Nebula (Danny Lee)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: 51 Ori · M 78 · NGC 2064 · NGC 2067 · NGC 2068 · NGC 2071 · NGC 2112 · The star 56 Ori · The star 59 Ori · The star 60 Ori · The star b Ori

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I don't know if anyone else finds this but sometimes a target surprises you.

Having never imaged any part of Barnard's Loop before I had in my head that it would be quite bright, so I was a surprised when barely any of that red nebulosity was visible in a single sub. Having said that, I decided to image this target in broadband rather than use my dual narrowband filter which may have been why that nebulosity didnt pop. Although it's come out nicely once stacked and processed.

Conversely, even though I've imaged it twice before the North America and Pelican always shock me as to how much appears in that first sub of the night.

In hindsight, from my location Orion is a little more problematic in broadband than some of my other recent images. It never really gets that high in the sky so light pollution and gradients were more of an issue in processing. I keep meaning to have a go at combining broadband with narrowband Ha to get the best of both worlds, when I revisit this area I think that might be the plan.

On another note, exciting times. I've always been interested in solar observation and imaging and I've finally taken the plunge on a dedicated Ha solar scope. I have a Lunt ls50tha on order along with an ASI 178 camera, hopefully arriving in the next 4-6 weeks. Something to do in the daytime!

Thanks for looking all and clear skies.
Danny

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