The Cosmic Bat - LDN 43

The Cosmic Bat - LDN 43
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The Cosmic Bat - LDN 43

A molecular cloud partially obscuring a reflection nebula, LDN 7 in Ophiuchus. Bears a strong resemblance to a bat. 3 hours of exposure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
Planewave 61 cm CDK, f/6.5
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
QHY 600M Pro
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
Chile
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
24-26-Feb-2025
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
LRGB
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
Pixinsight, Photoshop
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Comments

Totally agree with Ray. This has to be my favourite DSO, so looking forward to getting hold of the new data - so frustrating that the conditions in Chile aren't so good at the moment.
Well done & join the Bat Club!!

David I'm assuming that you put in an Advanced Request for this, a great choice.

This image you've posted using just 3 hours of data gives me hope that when we get to download the Future Observations from Chile with more integration time, I can produce something close to this. It's one of my favourite DSOs which does live up to it's name.

That is an outstanding image David and l expect that it will gets lots of likes. Now can't wait to get the data.

Cheers and CS, Ray

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