The Monkey Head Nebula

[umasscrew39]

Here is a bright emission nebula that isn't imaged much, NGC2174, aka the Monkey head Nebula. If you rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise and have a few beers, and use your imagination, you will notice the outline of a monkey head :-).

Imaged using a ZWO ASI6200MM Pro on a C11" EdgeHD @f/10 with Chroma narrowband filters.

[bobharmony]

Very nice detail showing up in the SHO palette, especially the wispiness around the edges. If I rotate the image, will you provide the beer?

Bob

[chris_g]

Love the color, thank you for sharing

The head is a lot easier to see if you shoot just Ha.

[umasscrew39]

LOL- ok, I can provide the beer, Bob!

Nice image of the Monkey Head, Chris! I agree, you can see it more clearly in your image and without any alcohol consumption :-)

[Ylem]

That's awesome Bruce!

[umasscrew39]

Thanks much, Jeff!

[messier 111]

fine catch , thx .

[STEVE333]

Beautiful closeup view Bruce. You're on a roll!

Steve

[umasscrew39]

Thanks much, Steve. A few good evenings after almost 6 months of horrible weather. So I need to take full advantage of it. I also switched to NINA as my acquisition software and it has also made a big difference.

[STEVE333]

Thanks much, Steve. A few good evenings after almost 6 months of horrible weather. So I need to take full advantage of it. I also switched to NINA as my acquisition software and it has also made a big difference.

What acquisition software were you using prior to NINA? I've been using APT with good success. Nice to know there are several good options.

Steve

[umasscrew39]

I was using SharpCap (SC) since I started out doing live viewing several years ago before moving into AP. SC is excellent for live viewing and planetary imaging but it is still in early development for AP. NINA is excellent and not terribly difficult to learn and is very well supported.

[STEVE333]

I was using SharpCap (SC) since I started out doing live viewing several years ago before moving into AP. SC is excellent for live viewing and planetary imaging but it is still in early development for AP. NINA is excellent and not terribly difficult to learn and is very well supported.

Thanks Bruce, good to know. I'm happy with APT right now but will keep NINA in mind if I ever have problems.

Steve

[jthommes]

Nice looking Monkey Head Bruce.

[Gmetric]

Excellent image, Bruce.

[BABOafrica]

Here is a bright emission nebula that isn't imaged much, NGC2174, aka the Monkey head Nebula. If you rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise and have a few beers, and use your imagination, you will notice the outline of a monkey head :-).

Imaged using a ZWO ASI6200MM Pro on a C11" EdgeHD @f/10 with Chroma narrowband filters.

Actually, I have seen quite a few monkey heads over the years. But I cannot recall any with as much detail as your image displays.

Beautiful capture.

BABO

[umasscrew39]

Thanks for the very nice compliment, Babo. I really appreciate it.

[Gordon]

Congratulations Bruce on having your image selected as todays TSS APOD!

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[umasscrew39]

Thanks Gordon!! That is really nice!! I really appreciate it!

[Makuser]

Hi Bruce. A superb image of the Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174) in SHO light using the C11" EdgeHD f/10 scope. And yes, I can see the monkey head in your capture. Very nice colors and delicate wispy details in your work here. Thanks for sharing this with us Bruce and congratulations on receiving the TSS APOD Award today.

[helicon]

Congrats on winning the APOD. Nice image.