Another Sharpless2 object that is seen in the context of the surrounding H-alpha clouds thanks to the CMOS chip and stretching optimized with GHS.
GHS Forum DiscussionFollowed GHS Dave's suggestion to represent Hb as 20% of Ha as Blue in the coloring of this image. I think it looks better, but hard to tell?
(C is without the Blue).
Nice discussion on Cloudy Nights. From GalaxyMap:This extended diffuse HII region may be ionised by the B class star
LS I +55 47. Russeil combines Sh 2-203 with the better known nebula
BFS 31 into one star formation region.
Avedisova also combines Sh 2-203 and BFS 31 into the star formation region
143.51-1.86 and in addition adds the HII region [url=
http://simbad.harvard.edu/simbad/sim-id?Ident=[ZPT98]%20143.83-01.56]Mol 5[/url] and numerous other infrared and radio sources.
GENERAL NOTE ON SHARPLESS2 OBJECTS>>>>>>>>>>>>>There are 313 Sh2 objects. All now imaged.
This is my collection:
Sharpless2Wide-Angle Hydrogen Alpha Nikon Image Sh2 79-171Please note there is also a Sharpless2 Group with now more than 2700 examples.
Sharpless2 GroupOther useful links include:
Gary Imm's CollectionGalaxyMap's CollectionThe Sharpless CatalogThe MDW H-alpha Sky SurveyReiner Vogel's detailed observing catalogHope you enjoy these obscure but interesting objects...
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