The Skull and Crossbones Nebula

[Chris Plonski]

Completely Re-processed this one. NGC2467 is commonly known as the Skull and Crossbones Nebula, and is located in the constellation Puppis about 4400 light years away. To me, this looks more like a huge, colorful butterfly. However, I did find what looks like an alien skull and crossbones when you zoom into the brightest patch of the nebula.

NGC2467 by Chris Plonski, on Flickr

 

[Ben Egbert]

Very colorful

 

[AlanLichty]

I find your colorful butterfly analogy easier to spot than the skull and crossbones in this nebula shot.

 

[JimFox]

Yep, we should petition a name change for this one to Butterfly Nebula!

You have really been knocking it out of the park Carlos, this is really nice and so colorful. I sure like it.

 

[Chris Plonski]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments

 

[Chris Plonski]

Here is a natural color palette version using the same data
NGC2467 by Chris Plonski, on Flickr

 

[AlanLichty]

Interesting to see the difference here. I do prefer the color palette you presented in the first one - much more captivating at least to my eyes.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

I prefer the one in your original post as well. Where do they come up with names, btw.

 

[Chris Plonski]

I like the SHO palette better for this one too, but the natural color one is an interesting comparison.

 

[JimFox]

That's so interesting to compare the 2 versions. I sure really like the SHO color version, but the natural one also works.

 

[Mike Lewis]

Chris,

Another cool southern sight - I am not as familiar with this one. I agree with your assessment on the name. Love both versions, always fun to see the contrasts between the different color mixes. I am hard pressed to pick a favorite between the 2 - both are very nice!

ML

 

[chuckp]

Chris, nice work on the Skull and Crossbones. I shot it both ways with wide field and with the 9.25. I always called it the southern Elephant trunk. It looks like an elephant to me looking towards the left.

 

[Chris Plonski]

Chris, nice work on the Skull and Crossbones. I shot it both ways with wide field and with the 9.25. I always called it the southern Elephant trunk. It looks like an elephant to me looking towards the left.

I see that! Of course it can look like the pi symbol too

 

[Chris Plonski]

That's so interesting to compare the 2 versions. I sure really like the SHO color version, but the natural one also works.

I agree, both methods bring out a unique feel