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IC4601, Andrew Barton
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IC4601

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IC4601

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I was considering imaging the Blue Horsehead but I couldn't quite fit it into my FOV with my current rig, and I was worried conditions were deteriorating so I didn't go for the mosaic. But I was curious about this detail in the vicinity. I am happy with how this came out.  It reminds me a little of IC4606 in the Rho Ophiuchi Complex.

I was hoping to enhance the blue with OIII, but the few images I captured with this filter convinced me it wasn't worth the effort. In the end I was able to bring out the blue with the Arcsin stretch.

I hope you enjoy.

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IC4601, Andrew Barton