Dust within dust

The weather in South Australia has been very fickle lately, but I did
manage to image the dust near IC 4605. Stretching the data brings out
some very interesting details in these dark nebulae. Of note is the
small reflection nebula DG 143 near the star V2394 Oph. I'm still
playing with the data but here is a first pass image. The part I love
the most is the complex layering of dust in B44 (the large dark nebula
to the upper left of IC 4605).

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00007f.htm


I framed this so show IC4605 but I wanted the dust to be the main eye
catcher (as you know, I love that dust)!


Best regards,
Tom

Tom,
Great image. I love the layered dust as well as the little reflection nebula. Still playing with the data, hmmm... Does it get better than this?

Hi Tom,

That's a real beauty,I see the small reflection nebula there,pretty cool! It's interesting how the dusty areas have different color variations too.

With all the dust you've been collecting,you may need to change the bag in that vacuum soon

Superb work Tom,

Jason

Wow Tom, this is a great image! The whole thing a loaded with detail of dark objects. It is a keeper!
Cheers,
Tyler

That sure is a great "first pass" image. You bring out the details nicely.