The Dark Doodad Nebula

The Dark Doodad Nebula
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The Dark Doodad Nebula

This long dark nebulae measures nearly 3 degrees in length (perfect for AUS-2). The nebula doesn't actually have an official name, however, I think the "popular" name is quite fitting. To the rear of the trailing end is NGC 4372, a small globular cluster; thanks to Ian Howarth for reminding me!

Despite the 4 x 600s LRGB, I feel it could do with another round of exposures to bring out the feinter dark brown nebulosity that trails behind the body of the nebula.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
AUS-2
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
FLI PL16803
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
Australia
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
17/01/2021
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
L, R, G, B
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
Pixsinsight, Topaz Sharpen AI
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
Alexander Curry
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