NGC 1491 HaSHO

[Rodd]

Well, certainly not a glistening gem, but at least it is a pill I can swallow. I foreswore all aggression (unless cropping is considered aggressive).   Poor seeing, poor transparency, a full Moon, wind, and shaky guiding conspired to make this a thoroughly tortuous project (inclusive of processing.  I will not be revisiting this target to try and improve the image.  17 hours is enough.
 

TOA 130 with .99x flattener with ASI 1600. About 17 hours of Ha, SII, and OIII

Edited December 20, 2023 by Rodd

[alan potts]

I can't recall ever seeing this before. I think you have done a great job and it's a lovely image, I'm calling it the Kookaburra Nebula. I've just had 3 nights on the trot but I've hurt my neck somehow so decided not to bother, there's always something this time of year.

Alan