A shocker in Serpens! Sh2-64

I decided to image Sh2-64 in Serpens because it looked interesting in the few images already out there. But when I processed the data I was shocked by the amount of dust in the region. So much so that it begins to obscure Sh2-64 itself! I was not expecting this. I am delighted to say the least because as you all know I love duty targets.

To gather data fast I used two scopes with two different cameras. This image is an LumSC combination.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_000082.htm

I also put an image of just the OSC data on the website as well.

Comments/criticisms?

Tom

Hi Thomas,
Lots of detail with an unusual object, I like it!

Hi Thomas,

Really great image, lots and lots of dust. How dark are the skies where you are imaging?

Jeff

Pretty impressive Tom. As you say - a shocker I would not havce guessed. You do set the standard for dirt and dust.

That is very cool. Even with as many astro images as I have seen, I can always count on Tom D. to show me something I've never seen!

Tom "Dusty" Davis does it again.

Rolando

Excellent!!!

Tom, I love your forum avatar

Gilles