Halloween special - Sh2-171

[Rob63]

Sharpless2-171 is an emission nebula which is part of NGC 7822, in the constellation of Cepheus. 
It is often called the "teddy bear nebula", however viewed in SHO with this rotation it looks (to me) like a screaming skull, or the head of the Balrog from lord of the rings!

Perfect for Halloween.

Ha 36 2hours 24min
OIII 37 2hours 28min
SII 38 2hours 32min

Imaging camera: ZWO ASI1600MM
Telescope: ED80 DS pro with 0.85x flattener
Mount: EQ6-R Pro

[andrew s]

Spooky,  nice mysterious image. Regards Andrew 

[Rob63]

15 hours ago, andrew s said:

Spooky,  nice mysterious image. Regards Andrew 

Thanks Andrew, spooky indeed, maybe it's just me but I have never been able to see it as a teddy bear.

[Pixies]

9 minutes ago, Rob63 said:

Thanks Andrew, spooky indeed, maybe it's just me but I have never been able to see it as a teddy bear.

[Rob63]

Lol, ok a teddy bear jumping over a fiery skull.

thanks Pixies, it probably works well as a rorschach test

[Pixies]

I think the Soul nebula looks like a teddy having a ciggie!

(image by NASA)

[Rob63]

On 29/10/2020 at 11:24, Pixies said:

I think the Soul nebula looks like a teddy having a ciggie!

(image by NASA)

Love it, although it looks to me like he's set himself on fire !

 

[Pixies]

8 minutes ago, Rob63 said:

Love it, although it looks to me like he's set himself on fire !

 

probably having a 'vape'!