Area of SH2-54 & NGC 6604

[Kinch]

No new imaging going on - so once again, playing with old data. This is from June last year: SH2-54 & NGC 6604

This is borderline over processed - on purpose. My aim was not to just change the colouring of the previous effort but also to make the nebulosity of the area, stand out more in the image. In this I also reduced the visibility of the many many stars in the area. You will either like it or hate it - but perhapss it brings to the fore, an area not imaged very often....I think it has potential as a new target for some to make note of. The new version can be compared to the older one here: https://www.kinchastro.com/sh2-54--ngc-6604.html.....where all the acquisition details are also.

Edited January 30, 2021 by Kinch
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[Graham Darke]

It gets a thumbs up from me. Really nice image of an area I’ve not seen before.  

[Knight of Clear Skies]

Superb image, love the definition of the evaporating globules on the left. Am I right in thinking SH2-52 is the nebula at the top of this image or do I have my bearings wrong?

[Kinch]

15 minutes ago, Graham Darke said:

It gets a thumbs up from me. Really nice image of an area I’ve not seen before.  

Thanks Graham.......yes, being near the "Eagle", I guess this area gets overlooked most of the time.

[Kinch]

12 minutes ago, Knight of Clear Skies said:

do I have my bearings wrong?

No - I think you are right as it is close to the Eagle Nebula. You can see the area of my full image in the below screen shot.

 

Edited January 30, 2021 by Kinch

[geeklee]

37 minutes ago, Kinch said:

The new version can be compared to the older one here: https://www.kinchastro.com/sh2-54--ngc-6604.html.....where all the acquisition details are also.

Both excellent images Brendan and had me off to CdC to look at its location as I haven't seen this before.

[Kinch]

1 minute ago, geeklee said:

........& had me off to CdC to look at its location as I haven't seen this before.

Thanks Lee. I sometimes do that when looking for a new target.....go look at the "normal" targets for the time of year and then start moving out to see if there is anything interesting in the area. No need to keep imaging the same targets year after year 😉

[peter shah]

Beautiful Job

[Kinch]

34 minutes ago, peter shah said:

Beautiful Job

Thanks very much Peter 👍

[Luke Newbould]

Beautiful image, both versions! - My preference definitely goes to your new edit - Your old image is excellent but this version is another level in my eyes, well done!

[Kinch]

58 minutes ago, Luke Newbould said:

My preference definitely goes to your new edit

Thanks Luke.  I feel the same but was unsure how others might view the fact that very small stars have faded into the background to bring that nebulosity to the fore. I suppose without a comparison image - most would never know. I never liked starless images....so for me this is a good compromise and am happy to put my name on it. I have achieved what I wanted to achieve, and it is nice to know that it is acceptable. 🤓