Sharpless 2-240

So I thought I would go ahead and post this. Actually it was a lot of fun. For those of you who have done Sh2-240 you know you need a wide field and good decent exposure. I'm not sure I got enough of either. (and I was binned 2x2 at f/4 with the H-Alpha).

Frequently, I do a high bin (4x4) test image for 30 seconds or so to verify object framing. For this guy, I binned 5x5 and still couldn't see anything in the test image. Talk about your faint fuzzies.

The full size image is here:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/Sh2-240.htm

Processing was, well, interesting. A lot of effort to see the nebula so yes, overprocessing is rampant here. I deliberately set the background high to see more structure.

So it was a lot of fun, but it's already on my list for next year as a retry.

Thanks for posting that image. You have been doing some really nice work lately and it really shows in this view of Semeis 147. I have never tried imaging it myself but I have observed some of the brighter filaments with my 16" Newtonian.

Jim,

Good job at tackling this subject! I had a window of opportunity last weekend to shoot *something*, and I chickened out of trying this one. Someday I'll get it....

Eric

Thanks for the comments guys...

Richard,
Do you mean you can see the brighter filements visually? That would be impressive - speaks well of your skies and equipment.

Eric,
This image was a bit of a lark (although it took the better part of an evening). Sounds like you intend a more serious effort. It would be exciting to see - I hope you get to it sometime.

That's pretty impressive. You must have some very clear air above.

Rolando