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NGC6334 - Cat's Paw nebula

Started by RolandC, 08/12/2014 12:46AM
Posted 08/12/2014 12:46AM Opening Post
NGC 6334 (also known as the Cat's Paw Nebula, Bear Claw Nebula and Gum 64) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1837, who observed it from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
The image was taken remotely with the AP 305mmF8 Mak-Cass astrograph located at Las Campanas observatory in Chile.

Rolando

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Posted 08/12/2014 02:21AM #1
Really stunning lots of color and depth,thanks for sharing
Posted 08/12/2014 03:10AM #2
Very nice image. grin

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Posted 08/12/2014 03:26PM #3
Here is the H-alpha portion, which I stretched even more to show all the faint stuff. In fact, the image goes well beyond the frame in all directions. There's H-alpha all over the place.

Rolando

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Posted 08/12/2014 05:47PM #4
Both images are spectacular, Rolando! Great job!

Eric
Posted 08/12/2014 06:03PM #5
Thank you all for your kind comments.

Rolando