A study of Orion
Added 2021-02-08 19:31:41 +0000 UTCIf you look deep into Orion's Scabbard, you will find a bright mass of stars hidden within a foggy envelope of interstallar gas. In long exposures, rich colors surface, showing the vibrant pinks and blues the burning oxygen and hydrogen emit. By blending data collected in true color and false color, I captured my most detailed image of this region to date. The brilliant colors showcase the composition of this star forming region of space. This is one of the easiest targets for amateurs to captuire.
The data for this image is available to those of you who wish to attempt to process it yourself.
Comments
This was the first object I looked at in my own telescope. Didn't look as good as this, but it's still got a special place in my heart. Awesome job!
Christine Jaegle
2021-02-18 01:30:03 +0000 UTC
