NGC2170 region in Monoceros

I have always liked NGC2170. Its alluring shape and variegation of colors has always fascinated me. For some years now I've wanted to image it but the Idaho winter cloud ceiling has always thwarted me. So when I had a chance to image it this winter from Australia I took it.

Here is my version of NGC2170 and the region of Monoceros that surrounds it. Some of these nebulae have been cataloged (LBN,, LDN, NGC, vdB, Ced) but some appear to not to have been.

My goal was to see if any other dusty clouds appear to be in the region of NGC2170. As you can see there are numerous emission, reflection and dusty nebulae. The background is not overly bright -- those are dusty nebula clouds!

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astroimages-1_00006c.htm

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Comments and criticisms welcome.

Tom Davis
Inkom, ID

WOW!!! Beautiful shot Thomas! Fantastic color, tracking, processing and composition. Nice equipment too. It's images like this that keep me trying. Thanks for sharing.

Jeff

Truly awesome!!!

Joe

Top work Tom ! 8)

Absolutely 1st class Tom!
Love the way you processed the image to show all the dust in that area.

Ciao
Luca

PS We Italians receive Astronomy rather late compared to you guys (and probably compared to the rest of the world too ), so I just recently received the Jan. issue. Congratulations for the article you wrote and thanks for the info provided on reflection nebulae, too often neglected.

Absolutely 1st class Tom!
Love the way you processed the image to show all the dust in that area.

Ciao
Luca

PS We Italians receive Astronomy rather late compared to you guys (and probably compared to the rest of the world too ), so I just recently received the Jan. issue. Congratulations for the article you wrote and thanks for the info provided on reflection nebulae, too often neglected.

That's a stunning panorama, Tom.
I think that you've done this region before at a longer f/l?
The wide field makes for a more compelling composition to these eyes.

dan

That is an unusual object, like nothing I have seen before. Very nice result.

Rolando

Amazing shot Thomas!
Excellent detail & colors... wow!

Question, how long were your subs?


Keep those great shots coming! 8)

Tom,
I am always amazed with your images, but this one may be my favorite. The variety of forms and textures you captured in exquisite. I would bet that most imagers would process out much of the detail that you retain in your images. Your processing skills are just incredible. How much money would you want for a private tutoring session? I could be at your place in less than 2 hours!
Cheers,
Tyler

PS - I am serious about the tutoring. I would pay big $$'s. 8)