The Skull Nebula NGC 246

[CRTAstro]

This was an interesting one as I wasn't sure what to expect as the target is so small in my rig's fov.
NGC 246 or the Skull Nebula.
Shot in narrowband HOO (S2 signal just wasn't there) and 20min subs @-10C for a total of 15.3hrs integration time

Equipment used:
Skywatcher 10" Quattro
Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro Hypertuned
Skywatcher f4 Aplanatic Coma Corrector
ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
ZWO OAG
Antlia 36mm 3nm Ha unmounted filter
Antlia 36mm 3nm S2 unmounted filter
ZWO 36mm 7nm O3 unmounted filter
Bortle 5
Data acquisition software: NINA Astronomy Software
Processing software: PixInsight and Photoshop CC

 

[AlanLichty]

This looks as good as some of the example I see online from large observatories. Very nice results.

 

[CRTAstro]

This looks as good as some of the example I see online from large observatories. Very nice results.

Thanks Alan. It appears so small in my FOV but was pleasantly surprised with the detail I captured.

 

[Dan Moorehead]

Beautiful

 

[CRTAstro]

Beautiful

Thanks !

 

[JimFox]

So awesome Carlos, it almost takes on the look of a marble in the sky. I don't think I have seen this one before. It's interesting that it seems to be like a white nebula with a bit of jelly filling....

 

[Mike Lewis]

Carlos, even at a small FOV you seem to be pulling lots of detail out in these. Excellent results! PNs are such cool targets. Love the intricate detail and delineated colors in this.

 

[Ben Egbert]

This one really stands out from the background.