NGC2170 and NGC 2182

Here is an interesting region in Monoceros. It holds NGC 2170 and NGC 2182 as well as the Monoceros R2 Association. A full size image and exposure / processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/NGC2170.htm

WO Megrez II 80 mm APO at f/5.9 (WO FFIII)
Artemis285 (IRB, H-Alpha, RGB)
G11/Gemini
Guiding - C8 at 1350 mm FL, DSI Pro, K3CCDTools

So I have 3-plus hours of exposure in this image. (My typical short view of the heavens.) If you want to see this same area with high quality optics and 24 hours of exposure data, check this image by Russell Croman out:

http://www.rc-astro.com/photo/id1178.html

A very cool image! And thanks for introducing me to these objects!

Steve

Looks great Jim.

Very busy area there,its got a bit of everything going on in it!
Looks a little like some bizzare insect or sea creature.

Russells image is amazing,I wonder what it's like to work with 24 hours of high quality data?

Suppose theres only one way to find out


Nice work,

Jason

Jim, thanks for sharing this one, I'll have to put it on my "to do" list.

Excellent shot, and very interesting area indeed Jim! 8)
Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for the comments guys. They are greatly appreciated.