Old Data: SH2-173

Started by eafrica, 05/02/2015 09:51PM

Posted 05/02/2015 09:51PM Opening Post

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Hi all,

Here is some recently processed data from 2013, SH2-173, popularly known to some as the "Phantom of the Opera" nebula:

http://www.skiesbyafrica.com/Nebulae/SH2-173.html

75% sized image at

http://www.skiesbyafrica.com/Nebulae/Images/SH2-173/SH2-173_2013.jpg

Comments and suggestions welcome!

Eric

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Posted 05/04/2015 10:43PM #1

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I love it! The excellent write-up adds another dimension. I see the face in the nebula. :-)

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Posted 05/05/2015 04:03AM #2

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Nicely done Enrico grin

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Posted 05/05/2015 04:59PM #3

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Thanks, Charles and Floyd!

Eric

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