Sh2-159, Sh2-162 (Bubble Nebula) Widefield - Images https://vtastro.org/community/images/sh2-159-sh2-162-bubble-nebula-widefield/ vtastro.org Discussion Board en-US Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:12:32 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Sh2-159, Sh2-162 (Bubble Nebula) Widefield https://vtastro.org/community/images/sh2-159-sh2-162-bubble-nebula-widefield/#post-1072 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:29:27 +0000 @terri Thanks, Terri!  Tough sometimes to decide on a color palette that shows off the objects without detracting too much from them in these widefield shots.  

Greg

]]> Images Greg Erianne https://vtastro.org/community/images/sh2-159-sh2-162-bubble-nebula-widefield/#post-1072 RE: Sh2-159, Sh2-162 (Bubble Nebula) Widefield https://vtastro.org/community/images/sh2-159-sh2-162-bubble-nebula-widefield/#post-1071 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:15:39 +0000 Greg, I like the widefield treatment of this object.      The details and coloring are nice.   This is one of those objects I find difficult to colorize to make it pleasing and you've done a nice job!


Terri

]]> Images Terri Zittritsch https://vtastro.org/community/images/sh2-159-sh2-162-bubble-nebula-widefield/#post-1071 Sh2-159, Sh2-162 (Bubble Nebula) Widefield https://vtastro.org/community/images/sh2-159-sh2-162-bubble-nebula-widefield/#post-1051 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:50:33 +0000
This widefield image contains Sh2-156, Sh2-157 (Lobster Claw Nebula), Sh2-158 (Northern Lagoon Nebula), Sh2-159, Sh2-161, Sh2-162 (Bubble Nebula), Sh2-163, NGC 7510 Open Cluster, M52 (Scorpion Cluster).
 
There are quite a few other objects in the image, but I was unable to identify them.
 
Capture Dates: 8/29 and 8/30/2024
 
Equipment:
William Optics RedCat 61 WIFD (f/4.9)
ASI2600MC Pro OSC camera with a 5-position ZWO filter wheel
ZWO 30F4 guide scope with an ASI120MM mini guide cam
ASIAir, AM5 mount
 
Filters:
Antlia Dual Narrowband 5nm Ha/OIII: 69x300s
Antlia Dual Narrowband 5nm SII/Hb: 31x300s
ZWO UV/IR Cut Filter (for RGB Stars) 26x60s
 
Total integration time: 8:46
 
Processed in PixInsight and Adobe Photoshop
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