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Dust in Western Cepheus

Started by kapkowski, 10/01/2011 09:12AM
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Posted 10/01/2011 09:12AM | Edited 10/01/2011 09:29AM Opening Post
Maciej Kapkowski
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Two interesting objects are on this picture : VdB 141 Ghost Nebula ( left) and NGC 7023 Iris Nebula.
North-top of the picture.
L:R:G:B-180:60:60:60.
September 2011
Higher res :http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/9921/vdb141ingc7023.jpg
Enjoy!
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Posted 10/01/2011 04:00PM #1
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Spectacular!
especially the higher res image.
Rolando
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Posted 10/01/2011 07:59PM #2
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Maciej, that is a superb image. Thanks for sharing it.

George
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Posted 10/01/2011 08:13PM #3
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Wonderful details in this capture, congrats! grin
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Posted 10/01/2011 11:04PM #4
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A stunning and amazing image. With what instrument was this taken? I love the wide field. I can't say I've seen one like this before. You must have some really dark skies to do this!
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Posted 10/02/2011 09:12PM #5
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Maciej,
Great wide field image. The depth and dust are spectacular.
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