Halloween Pumpkin Nebula Sh2-232

[carastro]

So named by Jose Carballada, and I think it is very APT.  His image was also my inspiration as I had never heard of this nebula before.

Again very faint, needs bags more data and dark skies - if only!!!  Maybe some time I might try to get some more.

Imaged over 2 nights.
Ha (Baader 3nm) 17 x 600 secs
Sii 13 x 600 binned
RGB stars 10 x 150 binned (each filter)
Total imaging time 6 hours 15 mins.

Atik460EX Baader filters.
WO ZS71 with x0.8 FR
HEQ5

Edited December 5, 2019 by carastro

[assouptro]

Great capture Carole 

this is new to me! Where in the heavens is it? 

Thanks for sharing 

Bryan

[carastro]

It's in Auriga.

Carole 

[geoflewis]

That's a cracking image Carole. I've not heard of, nor seen the pumpkin nebula previously, but I definitely see a somewhat ethereal, alien looking face in there.... 😱.

Nice one, Geof

[carastro]

Thanks Geoff.

Carole