SH2-126 The Great Lacerta Nebula

[groberts]

Located along the western edge of Milky Way in the southern section of Lacerta, is the large but faint emission nebula SH2-126 AKA the Great Lacerta Nebula. Consisting of red filament structures with a size of over 3 degrees, the nebula forms a "stellar funnel" at the centre, whilst snaking away to the right is a molecular cloud designated LBN 437 or Gecko Nebula.  This somewhat elusive object requires significant integration time to bring out detail and colours, moreover, despite this I found processing to be very difficult, though I’m pleased with the outcome.

Graham

 

Image Information:

17th Nov 2022 + 8-nights between 5th Sept & 9th Oct 2023 Redhill, Surrey

Samyang 135 & f2.8 + ASI 1600MM-cool camera

HaLRGB & Ha starless versions

Total Intergration: 21hr 8min

Ha 136 x 300 sec

L 87 x 180 sec

R 39 x 180 sec

G 33 x 180 sec

B 37 x 180 sec

   

[Ouroboros]

What a fascinating object and an excellent image of it.  It looks three dimensional.