NGC 1333

[groberts]

I have long admired other images of this exciting object but ruled it out as unsuitable for my equipment, then eventually found its allure too compelling and just had to give it a try at the end of last year.  Whilst the reflection nebula NGC1333 is clearly the main feature, numerous exciting objects abound throughout this complex region, including many other reflection nebulae and Herbig-Haro stars.  However, I’m most pleased that for the first time I’ve been able to capture the extensive interstellar dust / gas that is part of the larger Perseus Molecular Could, which I think really brings the entire image to life. 

Graham

25th Nov + 15th Dec + 16th Dec

WO GT81 + focal reducer & ZWO ASI294MM Pro

L x50  R x41  G x43  B x43  x180sec

Total integration 8h 51m   

[simmo39]

Lovely image!