NGC 2736 Pencil Nebula

[CRTAstro]

Reprocessed some older data by running the subs through PixInsight's new NormalizeScaleGradient script before integration. I've found quite a huge improvement as differences in the skyglow/background gradient was quite large through the 3-night imaging session.
Data set consisted of 30xHa and 30xO3 subs at 10mins each.
Skywatcher 8" f4 Quattro
Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro
Skywatcher Aplanatic Coma Corrector
ZWO ASI183MM Pro
ZWO OAG
ZWO 36mm 7nm unmounted filter
Bortle 5
Processed using PixInsight and Photoshop CC

 

[AlanLichty]

Not a DSO I am used to seeing images of - I like the wispy shapes in this image.

 

[Ben Egbert]

As Alan, says, this is very different from the usual DSO image, love the wispy look and the colors. .

 

[Mike Lewis]

I just think this is such a special object - as noted above with a distinctive appearance compared to many other deep sky targets. Wish it was in view from tis side of the globe Lovely details in the OIII portions with that nice contrasting color of the Hα.

I just saw info on that new NormalizeScaleGradient script myself recently - will be trying out on some targets soon hopefully. Nice to hear it is working so well.

Thanks for posting this spectacular object - very enjoyable to see.

ML

 

[JimFox]

This is amazing Carlos. I have seen a couple Pencil Nebula images before, but never with that fine below the Pencil. That is such delicate and featherly looking.

 

[CRTAstro]

Not a DSO I am used to seeing images of - I like the wispy shapes in this image.

Cheers Alan !

 

[CRTAstro]

As Alan, says, this is very different from the usual DSO image, love the wispy look and the colors. .

Cheers Ben !

 

[CRTAstro]

I just think this is such a special object - as noted above with a distinctive appearance compared to many other deep sky targets. Wish it was in view from tis side of the globe Lovely details in the OIII portions with that nice contrasting color of the Hα.

I just saw info on that new NormalizeScaleGradient script myself recently - will be trying out on some targets soon hopefully. Nice to hear it is working so well.

Thanks for posting this spectacular object - very enjoyable to see.

ML

Thanks Mike ! Definitely try the new script as it works REALLY well. The key is choosing the best reference sub.

 

[CRTAstro]

This is amazing Carlos. I have seen a couple Pencil Nebula images before, but never with that fine below the Pencil. That is such delicate and featherly looking.

Thanks Jim ! It sure is one of the more unusual nebs up there

 

[Gramps Potter]

Reprocessed some older data by running the subs through PixInsight's new NormalizeScaleGradient script before integration. I've found quite a huge improvement as differences in the skyglow/background gradient was quite large through the 3-night imaging session.
Data set consisted of 30xHa and 30xO3 subs at 10mins each.
Skywatcher 8" f4 Quattro
Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro
Skywatcher Aplanatic Coma Corrector
ZWO ASI183MM Pro
ZWO OAG
ZWO 36mm 7nm unmounted filter
Bortle 5
Processed using PixInsight and Photoshop CC
View attachment 40929

Glad to hear about the improvement with the new process !
Nice work !

 

[CRTAstro]

Glad to hear about the improvement with the new process !
Nice work !

Thanks !