The Black Cat, Fox & Umbrella

[groberts]

Two months past the summer solstice in late August, I was drawn to the constellation of Vulpecula (Latin for “little fox) and an interesting area of reflection and dark nebulae that provide good imaging possibilities, in particular LDN 768 / VdB 126 etc.  At the centre, strung out from east to west (left to right), several dark nebulae seem to coalesce (visually) to create the form of a black cat or an alternative interpretation is that of the Loch Ness Montser. 

Moreover, above the cat’s head area of dark nebula forms what I’d describe as a furled umbrella (LDN 781, 782, 783 & 779), whilst towards the lower right edge of the image (below the cat’s rear leg) is the open star cluster of NGC 6793.

Apart from its obvious beauty, the inspiration for this image was my four-year old granddaughter who just loves cats – especially her own one-eyed black cat!

Graham

Image Information:

21st 22nd & 23rd August @ Redhill, Surrey

WO GT81 + ZWO ASI294MM

Total Integration = 5hr 44m

L 52 x 120 sec

R 29 x 180 sec

G 25 x 180 sec

B 26 x 180 sec  

Edited September 30, 2023 by groberts

[glafnazur]

That's nice, I like seeing dark nebulae against the background filled with stars.