NGC 2170 (APOD 28 Feb 2007)

NoelC · Post by **NoelC** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:35 pm

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070228.html

My socks are gone.

I know how dim and difficult to photograph this object is, and what a spectacular image is being shown here! Given the absence of noise I wouldn't be surprised to find that Mr. Croman has exposed this literally for months.

The colors and detail are tremendous. I especially like the filaments of the dark nebula backlit in magenta just above the center. Even the spikes and soft flare on the stars scream "this is a quality image".

A more beautiful astroimage I've not seen in a while. Well done, Russell!

-Noel

orin stepanek · Post by **orin stepanek** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:02 pm

It id truly worthy of saving. I have it on my desk top already.
Orin