Another dark nebula - with a soft, chewy center!

Here is IC2087 and Barnard 22 in Taurus. I find these dark nebulae to be very challenging to process. To bring out the details in the main dark cloud, the background has to be carefully lightened so to provide a base for some contrast. This, of course, brings out the more subtle clouds in the background whacking the traditional "dark sky" look. IC2087 is the small reflection nebula in the center.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00002b.htm

Comments/criticisms welcome.

Tom Davis
Inkom, ID

Really neat image Tom. Lots of detail.

Kevin

Great shot Tom.

Its very interesting how the dust is obscuring a direct view of the bright star yet its light filters around it.

Greg.

Fantastic shot Thomas!
I can understand when you say that processing these shots gets tricky... as the CLOUD becomes the dark area in the picture, and not the background.


Thanks for sharing, and clear skies! 8)

Beautiful image Tom! IMHO You are the best imager on the planet for these dark nebulae. This is another beauty.
Cheers,
Tyler

hi Tom,

that is most beautiful!
very well done!

Tom,
Wow, That is one spectacular image. I agree the dark nebulas ar a difficult process - it starts with good data.

Thanks for the kind comments.

Tom

What more can I say, Tom! That's a wonderful image! You are the King of Dust!

Eric