Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  Flame Nebula  ·  IC 434  ·  NGC 2023  ·  Orion B
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IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600, Patrick Dufour
IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600
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IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600

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IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600, Patrick Dufour
IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600
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IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600

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This is my first project under the Chile's Sky since I have moved my AG Optical 12.5" iHW to this remote location recently.

I was so impressed to see Orion so high in the sky that I could not help choosing Ic434 as the first target. I opted for a two-frame mosaic, which covered most of the area with the QHY600 camera.

The hight intensity glow in the upper left corner like if there was a follow spot on the nebula come from the closest Orion's Belt star Alnitak. I have decided to keep it in the frame as a signature form.

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  • IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600, Patrick Dufour
    Original
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    IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600, Patrick Dufour
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Description: Ok, another test with Topaz. You have to be careful with this tool because it can generate artifacts and be very aggressive on the stars.

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D

Description: Some work on stars eaten by topaz...

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IC434 Horsehead nebula 2 frame mosaic QHY600, Patrick Dufour

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