New Image: Head of the Seagull Nebula VdB93

[Gerald_db]

The Head of the Seagull nebula is also known as VdB 93, a reflection nebula that is part of the larger IC 2177 complex. It is located in the constellation Monoceros, near the border with Canis Major. The nebula is illuminated by the bright star HD 53367, a young and massive triple star system. The nebula’s shape resembles the head of a seagull in flight, hence the name.

After 3 months of clouds and overcast humid weather I was granted one and a half nights of clear skies.

This nebula is mainly equal parts of Ha and SII. Near zero OIII.

I have processed the narrowband starless with RGB stars separately captured and added back at the end.

Imaging Telescopes: Astro-Tech AT127EDT
Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI294MM Pro Cooled
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro

24 x 6 minutes exposures for Ha and SII at -5deg C
12 x 6 minute exposures for OIII at -5deg C
Total of 6h45 integration.
15 x 30 second exposures of each of R,G and B for the stars.
Captured: 13th and 14th Feb 2024 from my home.

Processed in PixInsight in the SHO pallet.

Full Image: https://www.astrobin.com/7fxg1x/B/

[Ylem]

That's gorgeous Gerald, absolutely amazing!

[MariusD69]

Wonderful! Well done!

[jthommes]

Beautiful Gerald!

[messier 111]

fine work , thx .