A Seahorse Swimming In Star Light (B 150, LDN 1082)

[Yoddha]

Hello,

Allow me to present my latest finished image - The Seahorse Nebula (Barnard 150, LDN 1082)

This dark nebula in Cepheus constellation, located at around 1200 light years away from Earth, is molecular cloud is part of our Milky Way galaxy. Many objects of this kind are areas of star formation - some in early stages, other in more advances one. Common is that there is still enough matter between them and us to cover densely the light of the contained bodies. As a result, we can’t detect them by direct reflection of bight source like the famous Iris nebula located nearby on our sky and almost at same distance as the Seahorse. Usually, we can observe such nebulae when there is background starfield. However, when they are closer to us, we can detect the reflection of the ambient Milky Way light. In such cases we can see not just black patch of sky, but structure, shapes and hints of color. 

This image is taken during the summer star party organized by our club,  hosted by the biggest observatory in Bulgaria. Looks like the target is kind of hard nut for the used setup, but hope the result is pleasing for you

Total 15h (180 х 300s in four nights), WO FD 80mm at f/5.6, Tak EM-200, ASI533 (gain 100, offset 79), APT, PHD2, PI, PS.

Full details: https://astrob.in/9ypims/D/

Edited August 12, 2021 by Yoddha

[astro mick]

Very nice indeed.

You dont see many images of Dark Nebulae on the site,so thanks for posting.

Mick.

[Yoddha]

Many thanks, Mick!

[alan potts]

Nice shot Ivan, not one I have seen done before.

Alan

[MarsG76]

Love it.. this is something different.... very ghostly.

 

[Ags]

A lovely shot! I do think that dark nebulae make for very dramatic pictures.

[Lee_P]

Cracking shot, thanks for sharing.

[Yoddha]

4 hours ago, alan potts said:

Nice shot Ivan, not one I have seen done before.

Alan

Many thanks, Alan!

[Yoddha]

1 hour ago, MarsG76 said:

Love it.. this is something different.... very ghostly.

 

Many thanks, Mariusz!

[Yoddha]

31 minutes ago, Ags said:

A lovely shot! I do think that dark nebulae make for very dramatic pictures.

Many thanks, Agnes!

[Yoddha]

11 minutes ago, Lee_P said:

Cracking shot, thanks for sharing.

Many thanks, Lee!